esa to uc

julie2419
julie2419 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor
in Universal Credit (UC)

i have my standard identity appointment at the job centre plus on thursday, i have my bank statements etc,but im just a bit nervous about it. is it just a normal appointment? what happens? has anyone already had it? any help would be appreciated.

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,600 Championing

    Hi,

    They're just checking your documents to make sure that the name and address matches on all of them.

    If you're privately renting, they'll also need to see proof of housing costs.

    And they'll also want to double check the details on the bank card that you wish to have UC paid into.

    Bank statements aren't generally needed for the identity appointment. Though one can be used as proof of address if you don't have a driving licence & passport for photo ID.

    You may also be asked to confirm commitments at this appointment. But again that is very easy. The main commitment is to notify them of any changes. You may also have some work based commitments depending on your circumstances.

  • julie2419
    julie2419 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor

    hi,Thank you for your help OverlyAnxious. it does put my mind at rest now.

  • julie2419
    julie2419 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor

    hi all,today i had my standard identity appointment. all they did was make sure my identity matched to bank statements etc. the appointment lasted under 20 minutes. im just glad it is done with now.

  • julie2419
    julie2419 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor

    hi all,i just wanted to ask,im in the esa support group,in two weeks my esa ends, what happens to my prescriptions?

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing

    So you have two options.

    You can pay for them, ask for a receipt and claim back the money once your UC award is confirmed by taking your statement & receipts into any pharmacy.

    Or you can tick the UC box, as UC is paid a month in arrears. In the absence of a UC box, tick JSA.

  • julie2419
    julie2419 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor

    Thank you @Kimmy87. i was not sure and forgot to ask when i went for my appointment,but now i know. 🤗

  • julie2419
    julie2419 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor

    hi all, i have queary? i migrated last week from esa to uc. im in the support group. i still have two weeks till my esa stops. i had a dentist appointment today, they asked which benefit you are on? i told them my esa is stopping in two weeks going to uc, she said as i have still two weeks she will will not change the benefit details yet cos im getting esa. she told me few people have been find under uc as it is not free. she told me to find out.

    i just want to know do i have to pay for the dentist under uc or is it free?

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing
    edited November 2024

    There is some information here about NHS dental costs & UC

    https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/help-with-health-costs-for-people-getting-universal-credit/

  • julie2419
    julie2419 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor

    thank you @Kimmy87

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