What is Universal Credit?
Universal Credit is a single payment made to customers to replace the following benefits:
- Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
- Employment Support Allowance
- Incapacity Benefit
- Severe Disablement Benefit
- Income Support
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
Universal Credit does not include Council Tax Support and you must make a claim with Hertsmere if you require help to pay your Council Tax bill.