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Does anyone know if I'll lose my severe disability premium

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3 weeks 4 days ago #297292 by SashaJ
Hiya,

I'm in he process of moving to UC from ESA. I'm also on PIP and was previously getting a severe disability premium component.
My son (the only person living with me) turned 16 and went into employment some months back and my benefits changed (child tax credits and child benefits stopped). They said I'd continue to recieve the severe disability premium until he was 18 (whether he was in employment or not).

Does anyone know what happens on UC?
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3 weeks 3 days ago #297302 by David
Hi SashaJ,

You will lose your SDP altogether when you have migrated to UC. That is why you should be compensated with what is called Transitional Protection which means an amount will be added to your UC to bring it up to the level of your previous Benefits with SDP. Have a read of the BenfitsandWork guide - Move to Universal Credit (managed migration): Transitional Protection
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/?dlp=67487f8364f45

There are a few areas where people can be better off with Universal Credit such as with Non Dependent Deductions. These are deductions from your Benefit because you have a child over 18 in your household and you are renting.

David

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3 weeks 2 days ago #297333 by SashaJ
Hiya. That was hard work but looks reassuring. Thank you
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3 weeks 2 days ago #297335 by David
Hi SashaJ,

Let us know how you get on.

David

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2 weeks 4 days ago #297426 by SashaJ
I will do. Thank you
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