Speakers: Jane Crawford and Rachel Service

The DWP have so far been concentrating on moving Tax Credit-only claimants onto Universal Credit through the manage migration process.

But they have now moved onto those claiming the other legacy benefits.

Between April and June 110,000 Migration Notices will be sent to Income Support claimants.

This webinar explored ten 'need to know' facts for anyone supporting these claimants - to ensure they make a smooth move and maximise their Universal Credit entitlement.

We looked at:

The Enhanced Support Journey - the process DWP has put in place to support those who need help make a successful move onto UC

Becoming a mixed age couple - the timing the claim could make a difference of over £800 a month income

Getting Child Tax Credit - the timing of claim can reduce cash flow issues at start of UC claim

Transitional Element errors - what to look out for and how to challenge

Disabled carers – Transitional Protection, options around LCW and erosion

The Benefit Cap - which of those families affected by the Benefit Cap will be worse off with no protection.

Conditionality - and the different conditionality regimes for lone parents and partners on an IS claim.

Splits before deadline day - could still be entitled to a Transitional SDP Element

Awaiting PIP decision / DLA for child - what to do to ensure taken into account for Transitional Element calculation

Partner sick or disabled - possibility of LCW/RA in UC award

Comments from previous webinars:

"Very informative and trainers were brilliant, very knowledgeable." 

"Excellent Webinar, well structured and the examples are great."