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Would I be entitled to get standard rate of UC plus the carers element of UC?

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ponies
ponies Community member Posts: 119 Courageous
edited September 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
Getting Universal Credit standard rate, over 25yrs old.
if being a Carer and claiming Carers element of UC would I still be entitled to get the standard rate of UC plus the Carers element of UC 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,025 Disability Gamechanger
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    Yes...
    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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  • ponies
    ponies Community member Posts: 119 Courageous
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    Quick response, thank you Poppy123456
    would I get the Carers Element of UC on the same date I get paid UC standard monthly payment 
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  • ponies
    ponies Community member Posts: 119 Courageous
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    Okay thanks
    I thought you got the Carers element of UC on a different date.
    so they combine it together with the money I already receive on UC standard rate 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,025 Disability Gamechanger
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    ponies said:
    Okay thanks
    I thought you got the Carers element of UC on a different date.
    so they combine it together with the money I already receive on UC standard rate 

    Yes as advised here..
    Username_removed said:
    Yes. It’s one benefit.

    It includes many different elements.
    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.
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