Transferring to universal credit
April
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I have just discovered that my severely disabled son would get more money if he was on Universal Credit. He is on ESA at the moment. In the support group.
Does he have to wait until he is contacted, or can he request to transfer over to Universal Credit now?
Thanks.
Does he have to wait until he is contacted, or can he request to transfer over to Universal Credit now?
Thanks.
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Hi and welcome I dont know the answer but I am sure other members will
If not contact welfare rights
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Hi @April. He can choose to switch to UC himself and just apply, he doesn’t have to be contacted first.
Be sure to double-check your figures and ask any questions about UC before you make the change though, because he won’t be able to return to ESA once he claims UC.
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Hi,Also to point out that if he's currently claiming the severe disability premium in with his ESA then he won't be able to claim UC. Also do be aware that the standard allowance for UC has been increased by about £90 per month because of Covid19 and is due to return to it's usual amount from April 2021.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Hi. Sorry to jump into the middle of a question but how do we know if we are getting the extra Corvid-19 money? Does it say on your journal?
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TeddyB22 said:Hi. Sorry to jump into the middle of a question but how do we know if we are getting the extra Corvid-19 money? Does it say on your journal?It will tell you on your statement each month. It's in with your standard allowance, which has increased by about £90 per month. Total amounts as follows...Single under 25 £342.72single over 25 £409.89Joint claimant both under 25 £488.59Joint claimant with at least 1 being over 25 £594.04I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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