Move to Universal Credit
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When you need to apply for Universal Credit
You will receive a letter from the DWP which will be called a Universal Credit Migration Notice and it tells you when you need to move to Universal Credit.
You have 3 months from the date the letter is sent out to you to apply for Universal Credit.
If your Universal Credit entitlement is less than your previous tax credits or benefits you may be eligible for financial protection when you move to Universal Credit. The additional amount is known is known as 'Transitional protection'.
To be eligible for 'transitional protection':
You have 3 months from the date the letter is sent out to you to apply for Universal Credit.
If your Universal Credit entitlement is less than your previous tax credits or benefits you may be eligible for financial protection when you move to Universal Credit. The additional amount is known is known as 'Transitional protection'.
To be eligible for 'transitional protection':
- you must only apply for Universal Credit once you have received your Universal Credit Migration Notice letter
- you must apply before the deadline date in your Universal Credit Migration Notice letter
- there must be no changes in your circumstances
Page last reviewed: 16 May 2024