Budgeting loan query
hi all
I’ve seen you can apply for a budgeting loan if on UC but you have to have been getting it for 6 months. How does it work if you’ve had a managed migration over to UC? Would you have to wait 6 months, or would the fact you was getting ESA before be counted?
I hope this makes sense
thanks in advance
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When claiming UC it's known as a Budgeting Advance. Yes, you need to have been claiming a qualifying benefit for at least 6 months but this includes the time you were claiming Income Related ESA.
Please be aware that this does need to be repaid back and your future UC payments will be reduced. To apply you'll need to ring the helpline.
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Thanks ever so much poppy, I rang and spoke to a lovely lady who’s helped me massively and processed it to receive my payment today too.
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