Making the move to Universal Credit
From April 2024, the Department for Work and Pensions are writing to some people who receive the following benefits to let them know that they need to claim Universal Credit instead. This letter is called a‘Migration Notice’:
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Income based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
- Income - related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
You do not need to take any action until you receive your Migration Notice letter, however when you do, it’s important you check the date that you will need to claim by as you won’t be moved automatically.
Please don’t ignore your letter as it explains what you need to do next. It also provides information on the help available to prevent you from missing out on financial support from the government.
If you want some help with your Universal Credit application or you’reconcerned about managing your income until you receive your first Universal Credit payment, there are different types of support available.
Who still needs to make a claim for Housing Benefit?
You will need to make a claim for Housing Benefit if:
- You are of pension age.
- You live in supported or temporary accommodation.