I’m going to submit my claim for UC next week, I don’t want to wait any longer

This DWP Virtual Agent tells me the info after it asks me some questions to confirm my identity.

The automated voice has been saying this to me: “Your next ESA payment is £318.10. This is after taking off any deductions from your benefits. This will be paid to you on 19th February.” 🗣️🗣️

The Severe Disability Premium/SDP isn’t part of my ESA entitlement. Only the Enhanced Disability Premium/EDP is included. This is why my ESA entitlement adds up to £318.10. 💶💴💷💵🪙

That means it’s closed down, it’s not active now. That’s of relief to me because I won’t have to worry now about getting a further ESA payment after next Wednesday’s payment. 😅

It’s just that you can’t always trust the computer 💻 🖥️ systems of today. A computer error wouldn’t be my fault, a further ESA payment wouldn’t be my fault yet I’d have had to notify UC about the overpayment so they could apply the required deduction. I won’t have to worry about this happening now. 💃🕺💃🕺😅

Based on other forum users, the amount that someone gets for their run on payment can vary but I’m very happy that I won’t be getting an amount less than the usual fortnightly amount. 🕺💃✅✔️☑️

My last PIP payment, I got that 10 days ago on 4th Feb.

I got last week’s ESA payment on 5th Feb.

I started the claim for UC on 6th Feb.

Next Wednesday (19th), the run on payment from ESA.

Tuesday 4th March, I get another PIP payment.

The day after, 5th March, my first UC statement is produced (my assessment periods 6th - 5th each month).

Wednesday 12th March, my first UC payment.

If I was accepting my overall UC entitlement under the default frequency, a single monthly payment, I’d be getting £809.64 on 12 March but it won’t be working that way for me. I’ll be getting my £800+ entitlement split into two 2️⃣ separate payments because I can’t budget. Getting two separate amounts of over £400 each month will be better for me. I can live more comfortably under this structure. ✅✔️☑️

I just don’t see why the decision should be a “no”. 👍😅😁✅✔️☑️

I come under “Tier 1 factors - Highly likely or probable need for Alternative Payment Arrangements”.

My lack of ability to budget is linked to my autism. I have autism.

I don’t think 💭🤔 me triggering a claim 8 days ago (on 6th Feb 2025 📆📅🗓️) actually had anything to do with receiving this migration notice. I bet my name was just selected at the time to receive a letter ✉️.

They were wanting to ramp up the number ⬆️🔺📈 they were sending out to Employment & Support Allowance claimants from this month (February 📅📆).

I just need my Alternative Payment Arrangement (two payment dates a month) 🗓️ to be set up for me @cookie80 👍. I’m very sure 👌 that I will get it set up. I’ll be getting a bigger amount of money 💶 but I just need the payment frequency to be good enough for me, and twice monthly payments will meet my requirements.