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Completing the Move to Universal Credit by 2024
25 April 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the resumption of moving claimants from legacy benefits to Universal Credit by 2024.
Action Requested
The minister is announcing the resumption of managed migration processes for those who have not naturally moved to Universal Credit, starting with a multi-site approach involving approximately five hundred claimants next month. The government will also bring forward amendments to the UC Transitional Provisions Regulations following consideration by the Social Security Advisory Committee.
Key Facts
- As of now, around 2.6 million households are on legacy benefits and tax credits.
- Analysis estimates that 1.4 million (55%) would receive a higher entitlement on Universal Credit.
- A pilot in Harrogate involved proactive engagement with 80 people, resulting in the movement of 38 to UC, out of which 35 were better off financially.
- Next month, the government will start a multi-site approach involving approximately five hundred claimants for mandatory migration.
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