Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 12734

Universal Credit

Tabled: 5 November 2024
Answered: 11 November 2024

Question

Mary Glindon

LabourNewcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to (a) advise claimants migrating to Universal Credit from legacy benefits to check whether their eligibility for NHS Help with Health Costs will change and (b) include this advic

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Jobcentre staff recognise that not all customers are aware of other financial help they may be entitled to. In such cases staff will signpost customers to online financial support. We do not have plans to include this advice in migration letters. User res...

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