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14 hours 9 minutes ago #310126 by Mumbo_Jumbo
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Was there ever any clarifcation on what would happen to DLA claimants who transfer to PIP after April 2026 with regards to the lower UC Health component?
I just rang the DWP and spoke to someone but they had no clue and advised against triggering a manual transfer. I don't know what to do. I'm currently on UC, CB ESA and DLA.
I just rang the DWP and spoke to someone but they had no clue and advised against triggering a manual transfer. I don't know what to do. I'm currently on UC, CB ESA and DLA.
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8 hours 21 minutes ago #310147 by latetrain
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Hi Mumbo_Jumbo
I have not heard anything, DLA migration to PIP has been suspended for a while, not sure when they will re-start the process.
If you receive the B&W newsletter, you will be informed when the migration will re-start.
Gary
I have not heard anything, DLA migration to PIP has been suspended for a while, not sure when they will re-start the process.
If you receive the B&W newsletter, you will be informed when the migration will re-start.
Gary
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7 hours 44 minutes ago #310149 by Mumbo_Jumbo
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Thanks Gary.
I'd rather wait for migration to happen as and when it comes but my concern was whether migrating after April '26 would mean a lower rate.
Since posting, I've read the Changes to Universal Credit RatesChanges to Universal Credit Rates research paper which was published 2 days ago (21st Oct). If I've understood it correctly, all claimants are classed as LCWRA prior to April 6th 2026 will be unaffected by the new rates.
I know this isn't the white paper or final but I'm hoping at this point that this fact won't change?
I'd rather wait for migration to happen as and when it comes but my concern was whether migrating after April '26 would mean a lower rate.
Since posting, I've read the Changes to Universal Credit RatesChanges to Universal Credit Rates research paper which was published 2 days ago (21st Oct). If I've understood it correctly, all claimants are classed as LCWRA prior to April 6th 2026 will be unaffected by the new rates.
Who Will Receive The Lower Amount?"
"Claimants newly found to have LCWRA from April 6th will be entitled to the lower rate
I know this isn't the white paper or final but I'm hoping at this point that this fact won't change?
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7 hours 28 minutes ago #310151 by latetrain
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Hi Mumbo_Jumbo
Migrating from DLA to PIP will not affect UC unless they merge both assessments into one and bring in the 4 point rule. Keep up to date with what is going on with B&W news letter.
Gary
Migrating from DLA to PIP will not affect UC unless they merge both assessments into one and bring in the 4 point rule. Keep up to date with what is going on with B&W news letter.
Gary
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