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1 year 5 months ago #280273 by CHUNKY
My understanding is that in around 2024 people will be migrated over to UC from ESA. conts.

I don't qualify for UC at present due to my wife working full time and savings.

Is it a good idea to come off TC voluntarily so I won't be hounded by the UC team to move over and then nullify my claim?

Thanks

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1 year 5 months ago #280276 by Gordon
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Claimants with an ESA Contribution claim only will not be migrated to UC, it is only means-tested ESA that will be moved.

As to your TCs, I'm afraid this is not something we can offer advice on.

Gordon

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1 year 5 months ago #280311 by clearwater
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Hi hope i dont have my wires crossed

re Gordons above reply
Claimants with an ESA Contribution claim only will not be migrated to UC, it is only means-tested ESA that will be moved.

I thought the ESA to UC was postponed until 2026

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1 year 5 months ago #280320 by Gordon
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clearwater

Households receiving Tax Credits are being migrated in the initial stage, this would include those also receiving ESA(IR).

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1 year 2 months ago #283721 by CHUNKY
Replied by CHUNKY on topic Voluntarily Coming Off TC to save ESA claim
I received the universal credit migratory leaflet from HMRC.

How long would it take to get the UC forms?

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11 months 3 weeks ago #285797 by CHUNKY
Replied by CHUNKY on topic Voluntarily Coming Off TC to save ESA claim
Hi

I have now received my migratory letter inviting me to claim UC online.

So far to date I have not been able to get an answer to my initial questions(s) which is as follows:

I get ESA Cont (support group) PIP and child tax credits.

If I don't put in a claim for UC will I still retain my ESA conts?

Thanks for reading this and I appreciate everyone is busy but I would appreciate a simple answer to my question?

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