Best to apply for UC myself or wait until migration letter?

Lutontown64 · November 11

Hi could you tell me if it's best to go over to universal credit myself or wait until I get my migration letter

Thanks

poppy123456 · November 11

It depends on your circumstances and exactly what benefits you're claiming. You haven't given any information for me to be able to advise.

You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement.

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/

Lutontown64 · November 11

I'm on the esa support group old style , what would be the difference between doing it myself or waiting for my letter

Thanks

Jimm_Scope · November 13

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/939226#Comment_939226

It can definitely change depending on quite a few factors. The best way may be to use a benefits calculator, as that will ask you all the relevant questions. Poppy posted one above from entitledto, but you could also try the one at Turn2Us.

Lutontown64 · November 14

Thanks

Also people have said to me mirgrate yourself than waiting because you take everything over with you to universal credit even your sick pay and you don't have to then make a new claim

Thanks

Jimm_Scope · November 14

As we've said, it is really best for you to go through the calculators to see if you would be better off. They have programmed to give you the answers you need and are not just based from what others may think. There is quite a bit of misinformation going around about it all so it is best to be careful and check than just go by what other people are saying.

If you are really not certain you can always ask a trained benefits adviser. I recommend contacting your local Citizen's Advice Bureau.

Best to apply for UC myself or wait until migration letter?

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