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Written Question
Universal Credit
Thursday 3rd October 2019

Asked by: Gillian Keegan (Conservative - Chichester)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to review universal credit assessment periods when claimants receive two paychecks within the same assessment period due to a change of employer.

Answered by Will Quince

Universal Credit seeks to take earnings into account in a way that is fair and transparent. The amount of Universal Credit paid reflects, as closely as possible, the actual circumstances of a household during each monthly assessment period, including any earnings reported by their employer or employers during the assessment period, regardless of when they were paid, or which month they relate to.

Assessment periods allow for Universal Credit awards to be adjusted on a monthly basis, ensuring that if a claimant’s income changes, they do not have to wait several months for a corresponding change in their Universal Credit award. Claimants can always discuss the implications of any changes in earnings with their case managers and work coach and can be referred to personal budgeting support to help them manage their budgeting.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Jul 2019
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 13 Mar 2019
Disability Assessment Services

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Disability Assessment Services

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 13 Mar 2019
Disability Assessment Services

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Disability Assessment Services

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Disability Assessment Services

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