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Transition from Universal Credit to State Pension

Monday 29 June 2020 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Key points

  • Mark Pawsey inquired about a constituent facing a 530 shortfall during the transition from Universal Credit to State Pension due to the lack of part-payment facility.
  • Will Quince confirmed that individuals reaching state pension age while on universal credit are eligible for a run-on payment to ensure no gap in benefit provision.
  • The minister stated that the current test-and-learn approach aims to ensure a seamless transition for those moving from Universal Credit to the Pension Age Benefit System.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Pawsey Con Banbury
Benefits & Welfare
Context

The Government introduced a run-on payment for those reaching state pension age while on universal credit. An estimated 200,000 people will benefit over five years.

Question

Mark Pawsey inquired about the transition process and mentioned a constituent who faced a £530 shortfall due to the lack of part-payment facility when transitioning from Universal Credit to State Pension in November 2017. He asked if today's test-and-learn approach would ensure a seamless transition for similar cases.

Answer from Will Quince (Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Pensions)

Will Quince confirmed that anyone reaching state pension age while on universal credit is eligible for a run-on payment which ensures there is no gap in benefit provision as they transition from Universal Credit to the Pension Age Benefit System.

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