The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned that many benefit claimants could lose their support if they fail to act soon.
The government department will soon send out notices to Tax Credit claimants asking them to claim Universal Credit. It comes as the government announces its plans to expand the movement of legacy benefit claimants to a more modern system.
According to the government, legacy claimants will be better off moving to a new future-proofed modern benefits system. In some cases, however, an individual's entitlement to Universal Credit will be lower than their legacy benefits entitlement.
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Fortunately, such people will be eligible for a top-up payment known as Transitional Protection which will ensure their entitlement remains the same as they move onto the new system. Minister for Employment, Guy Opperman MP said: “Universal Credit has proven itself as a benefits system fit for the modern age, having dealt with the unprecedented demand of 3.7 million claims during the pandemic.
“The movement of those on legacy benefits to Universal Credit will ensure we can continue to provide the best level of support to benefit recipients through an effective and streamlined system. This government remains committed to supporting the most vulnerable in society.
"I want to encourage all those who receive their migration notices to take action to ensure that they continue to receive the benefits they are entitled to.”
According to the DWP, migration notices to the new system will be issued to all Tax Credit claimants over the next two years, with many receiving them from April 2023.
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