During the last 'migration' to Universal Credit, there were 31,460 households that failed to make the move to the new system - losing an average £4,130 each
The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced a new tool to facilitate the transition to Universal Credit, following instances where thousands of benefit claimants missed their payments during the last 'managed migration'.
The DWP hopes that the new 'Move to Universal Credit' website will help reduce the number of people falling out of the system and encourage more to continue with their claims. Over the next year, the DWP plans to intensify its migration campaign, as benefits chiefs prepare for the next significant phase of the transition to Universal Credit, including a national advertising push to raise awareness about the move to the new system.
Who is likely to get a Migration Notice this year? The people who are likely to get a Migration Notice letter from this month are those claiming the following legacy benefits: Income-based Jobseekers Allowance will begin migration in September, with those on just ESA and ESA with Housing Benefit will be notified at an unspecified date.
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