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Housing Benefit When Migrating Over to UC
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1 month 4 weeks ago #295019 by Eveshell
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Hello. Please can you tell us..Is it likely that we will have to pay 2-3 weeks full rent whilst the Housing Benefit element is added to our ESA to UC claim so that we do not get behind with rent payments and is this paid back to us if that was to happen? Thanks.
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1 month 4 weeks ago #295027 by Gary
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Hi Eveshell
When you apply for UC you housing benefit will stop. Not sure what you mean added to our ESA.
With UC you get housing element, UC is usually paid one month in arrears.
When you apply for UC, it is all about the timing, we would advise you to seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk . You may also be eligible for a two week run on for you HB.
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When you apply for UC you housing benefit will stop. Not sure what you mean added to our ESA.
With UC you get housing element, UC is usually paid one month in arrears.
When you apply for UC, it is all about the timing, we would advise you to seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk . You may also be eligible for a two week run on for you HB.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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1 month 3 weeks ago #295031 by Eveshell
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Thanks. Much appreciated.
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1 month 3 weeks ago #295040 by Bluesgewehr
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Do get advice on this. Yesterday I received a bundle of letters in the post from our council Housing Benefit dept. We were overpaid nearly £200 pounds which they want back (what a surprise). We migrated to UC on the 13.08 but the council continued to pay HB until the 25.09 (I think, haven't got the letter infront of me now). Why the council continued paying us HB after the 13.09 I do not know. So be warned.
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1 month 3 weeks ago #295054 by Eveshell
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Thanks. We will definitely get advice on this.
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