Partener moving in
faydhar
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Hi all. How does moving in with a partener work if you both receive universal credit . I know your claims join together but do you have to wait the 5 weeks all over again or do you keep the same payment date of the person who changed their circumstances first .
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Hi @faydhar I am unsure so I will tag @Adrian_Scope who will hopefully be able to helpDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Hi @faydhar Welcome to the community it is great to have you on board. I am not sure of the answer to your query and hopefully somebody can answer.
I have a feeling it will be classed as a new claim so it is possible you may have the wait but I am no expert -
I have had a few people say inwont have to wait another 5 weeks for payment and that you do keep your payment date as it's just classed as a change of circumstances I know you get a code to join the two accounts together . It's just wanting to be sure so I can prepare
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Hi @faydhar. Sorry I missed the tags to your question.
It isn't actually relevant who makes the change first, it depends on whose assessment period ends soonest after you make the change.
If you can tell me both of your assessment period dates and the date you're planning to move in together, I can help work out your new AP and what date you'll receive your joint payment.Community Manager
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@Adrian_Scope hi its sorted now it seems they have taken my payment date which is next week so looks.like it just Carrie's on thankfully
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Hi @faydhar. It definitely just carries on, yes. It takes whoever's payment day is closest when you join claims (as long as the AP hasn't ended) and makes that your new joint pay date.
I'm glad you've gotten it sorted.Community Manager
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