BRITS could still be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of benefits following a Universal Credit rule change. The rule change came in last October’s Budget, brought in by the then Chance…
In order to qualify for Universal Credit, you must be on a low income or out of work, and need to be over 18.You won't qualify if you and your partner have more than £16,000 in savings between you.
To find out whether you're eligible for extra help following the changes to the taper rate and work allowance, you can use a benefits calculator. You'll need to provide details of your savings, income, existing benefits and pensions, outgoings and your council tax bill.You can apply for Universal Credit online by creating a gov.uk account, or logging into your old one if you've accessed benefits in the past.
You'll also have to verify your identity online, so you'll need proof of identity such as a driving licence, passport or debit or credit card.
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