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Monthly Quiz: Feb/March 2018

This month is all about getting a Child Element included in the UC assessment after having a baby........

Question:
To enter this month's competition, just email the answer to the question below to us by Friday 6th April for your chance to win. 
 
Here is this month's quiz question: 
 
Max and Erica live together in a one-bedroom flat and are claiming Universal Credit to top up Max’s wages. Erica was looking for work, but she has recently given birth to their first child.  
 
Which of the following statements is FALSE? 
 
A They will not be able to get a child element included in their Universal Credit award until they have reported the change in their circumstances to the UC department. 
 
B They will not be able to get a child element included in their Universal Credit award until their claim for Child Benefit is processed, which may take several weeks. 
 
C They will not be able to get a child element included in their Universal Credit award until they have provided evidence that the baby is living with them and is their responsibility.  
 
The correct answer is C.

The winner of the Feb/March Quiz question was from Leeds City Council..