UC Migration Council Tax etc..

Hi leapoffaith

The problem we are having giving advice on Council Tax and UC Migration is that each Council has its own separate Council Tax Reduction Scheme with different fences to jump to qualify for a reduction. Many Councils have outsourced their Council Tax function to outsourcing companies such as Liberata and Capita which are focused on cutting costs, integrating AI etc which may be bad news for Benefits claimants.
The stories I have heard is that these councils are taking advantage of UC Migration to increase their income from Benefits claimants. So any increase in Council Tax following the move to UC needs to be examined carefully for errors.
I am glad that you are using the Citizens Advice Help to Claim service for your new UC claim.
As you have reported your rent rise before UC Migration you are not going to experience a reduction in your Transitional Protection as you would if reported in or after your second UC Assessment Period.
The rules on free prescriptions are made by the NHS and are as follows regarding Universal Credit....
"While you're waiting on your Universal Credit decision -
Until your first assessment period is complete, Universal Credit doesn't entitle you to help with NHS costs.
If you need to pay for any NHS charges, for example, prescriptions or dental treatment, make sure you get a receipt and ask how you can claim a refund.
If you pay for a prescription, ask for a refund receipt called an FP57 when you pay - you can't get one later."

The NHS provide an online Help with Health Costs checker ( link below )
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-help

David

Hi leapoffaith

No, the NHS disregards your Transitional Element in full. It is only any earnings from employment that are considered.

David