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2 days 16 hours ago #304378 by blis
What happens to my UC if my partner gets a job? was created by blis
Hi, I've just migrated to UC from ESA support group. My partner has just got an interview for a full time position at minimum wage.
I've got a few questions if that's ok. Any advice is appreciated.
Does anyone know what happens to my claim if she gets the job?
Will she be expected to fully support me?
Will I still get National Insurance paid?
If she goes on to lose the job would I have to go through the whole assessment process again?
I've got a few questions if that's ok. Any advice is appreciated.
Does anyone know what happens to my claim if she gets the job?
Will she be expected to fully support me?
Will I still get National Insurance paid?
If she goes on to lose the job would I have to go through the whole assessment process again?
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2 days 12 hours ago #304395 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic What happens to my UC if my partner gets a job?
Hi blis
Your UC will stay in payment but a work allowance will come into play.
When you work there are two calculations that take place, the first calculation is your Universal Credit Allowance which depends on your circumstances, the second calculation is the work allowance, as you have migrated from ESA support to UC then you should get the LCWRA element, this will entitle you to claim the work allowance.
The work allowance is deducted from your net income, this figure is then hit with the 55% earnings taper, what ever figure this comes to, if it is lower than your UC Allowance then it is deducted, this will be the amount of UC that you will receive.
I know it sounds complicated but in reality it is quite an easy calculation once you have all the relevant information.
We would advise you to seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk, they will check you are receiving all your premiums when doing the calculations.
Gary
Your UC will stay in payment but a work allowance will come into play.
When you work there are two calculations that take place, the first calculation is your Universal Credit Allowance which depends on your circumstances, the second calculation is the work allowance, as you have migrated from ESA support to UC then you should get the LCWRA element, this will entitle you to claim the work allowance.
The work allowance is deducted from your net income, this figure is then hit with the 55% earnings taper, what ever figure this comes to, if it is lower than your UC Allowance then it is deducted, this will be the amount of UC that you will receive.
I know it sounds complicated but in reality it is quite an easy calculation once you have all the relevant information.
We would advise you to seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk, they will check you are receiving all your premiums when doing the calculations.
Gary
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2 days 12 hours ago #304396 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic What happens to my UC if my partner gets a job?
Hi bliss
I forgot to mention, if your partner looses their job UC stays in payment and you revert back to where you were before they started work, DWP will want to know why they lost their job as you could be hit with a sanction.
Providing your UC stays in payment then your NI will get paid.
Gary
I forgot to mention, if your partner looses their job UC stays in payment and you revert back to where you were before they started work, DWP will want to know why they lost their job as you could be hit with a sanction.
Providing your UC stays in payment then your NI will get paid.
Gary
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