Almost a quarter of people told their 'legacy benefit' like tax credits are stopping have not applied for UC meaning their money is being cut off
Serious concerns have been raised about the shift from six means-tested benefits to Universal Credit with tens of thousands of people having their money stopped after failing to carry out the shift. The Department for Work and Pensions is replacing Income Support, income-based Jobseekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits with Universal Credit.
The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Mims Davies replied saying the DWP would seek to support such people: “I thank the hon. Lady for her point about vulnerable customers who have come into our curtilage and purview. The Minister for Employment has reminded me that we will take this very slowly, and will engage with and support customers. Customers can speak to help to claim advisers at Citizens Advice, and we will ensure that we listen to them.
“This means that if you’d get less on Universal Credit than your old benefits, you’ll get an extra amount to make up the difference. The DWP will reduce the extra amount over time - so you’ll eventually just get what you normally would on Universal Credit.”
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