April rate increases
Can someone please help me. I'm currently migrating over to uc from esa and housing benefit.
My deadline is 18th April. But I was planning to do it on 19th March, mostly just to get it done and because I get paid on the 18th March. But, I know the rates for esa go up on 9th April. So am I better to wait to apply on the 16th April (again a day after my pay day) because this will include the new April rates and they'll have to match that when taking into account transistornal protection?
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The benefit rises are very small this year.
Is that amount of money worth to you delaying the application?
As I know it's causing you some worry and anxiety.
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I think I have worked it out correctly, if I have them I believe it will be a extra £213 a year if I wait.
As it will go up from £240.55 per week to £244.65 per week.
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Also if I claim on the 15th April, the day I get esa, then I'll still get my usual payment if esa on 29th April (because that wound be my 2 week run on), it's that correct.
Once again, thank you for your help.
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Starting UC on the same day can cause problems with the run on. We are currently recommending starting UC the day after an ESA payment, based on recent experiences.
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