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Michael
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19 hours 26 minutes ago #310904 by Michael

ESA to UC migration protection was created by Michael

I reach state pension age on 2 February 2026. I have not been migrated to UC, but a recent change in capital has meant that I am now only entitled to New Style ESA (I have lost the income- related part of ESA).
As the income-related part was a 'passport' to Housing Benefit, I may have to claim universal credit up until 1 February to get the housing element of UC ( I will automatically have the New Style ESA deducted from UC).
Does anyone know if I will get any transitional protection when claiming UC?

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3 hours 27 minutes ago #310927 by David

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Hi Michael

As your Legacy Benefits have stopped owing as you say to excess capital then your route to Transitional Protection has also closed. If you still have a large amount of capital your entitlement to UC maybe very small. Have you tried using a Benefits calculator such as Entitledto.co.uk ?

Let me know how you get on.
David

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