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Last updated:
14/02/2019

When will I have to claim?

  1. What is Universal Credit?
  2. How much can I get?
  3. What if I am working or studying?
  4. What if I care for someone or have children?
  5. What about my housing costs?
  6. How will income, savings and property affect my Universal Credit?
  7. Will the Benefit Cap affect me?
  8. How will I get my Universal Credit payments?
  9. What is the claimant commitment?
  10. Can I appeal if I disagree with a decision?
  11. When will I have to claim?
  12. Next steps

Universal Credit (UC) is available throughout the country. You will only need to claim Universal Credit if you are making a new claim for benefits.

However, there are a few circumstances where you will not need to claim Universal Credit if you are making a new claim for benefits:

  • You are in receipt of a Severe Disability Premium or you have received the Severe Disability Premium within the last month and you’re still eligible for it.

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  1. What is Universal Credit?
  2. How much can I get?
  3. What if I am working or studying?
  4. What if I care for someone or have children?
  5. What about my housing costs?
  6. How will income, savings and property affect my Universal Credit?
  7. Will the Benefit Cap affect me?
  8. How will I get my Universal Credit payments?
  9. What is the claimant commitment?
  10. Can I appeal if I disagree with a decision?
  11. When will I have to claim?
  12. Next steps
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