 has been slowly transferring claimants from old-style benefits to UC. The Government will be replacing six legacy benefits for Universal Credit However, the migration, called Managed Migration, was paused during the pandemic. When the move restarted in May, around 2.6million people were still on classic benefits and the government plans to move all claimants onto Universal Credit by the end of 2024. We've asked the DWP if it still plans for the migration to be completed by the end of the year and will updated the piece once we know more. We explain what is happening and how it'll affect you below. Which benefits are being scrapped? Universal Credit is replacing six benefits under the old welfare system, commonly called legacy benefits. They are: Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit income-based Jobseeker's Allowance Income Support income-related Employment and Support Allowance Housing Benefit. Which areas have been affected so far? Households in the following areas have already started to be moved across to Universal Credit: Bolton Falmouth Harrow Medway Northumberland Truro We've also asked which areas the DWP plans to migrate next and will update the piece as soon as we know more. You have THREE months from the date on your letter to apply for Universal Credit If you're in one of the areas above, then you should have already received a letter from the government asking you to apply for Universal Credit. This letter will inform you that your existing benefits or tax credits will be ending, and the date you must claim Universal Credit by. You will have 3 months to claim Universal Credit from the date of your migration notice letter. If you cannot claim Universal Credit by the deadline date given on your letter, you should contact the Universal Credit Migration Notice helpline on 0800 169 032 as soon as poss){kind=link}
BIG changes to benefits have already begun as more than a million Brits will be shifted onto Universal Credit by 2024.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been slowly transferring claimants from old-style benefits to UC.
However, the migration, called Managed Migration, was paused during the pandemic.
When the move restarted in May, around 2.6million people were still on classic benefits and the government plans to move all claimants onto Universal Credit by the end of 2024.
We’ve asked the DWP if it still plans for the migration to be completed by the end of the year and will updated the piece once we know more.