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Check if a change affects your SMI
‘maximum amount’ - if you get Universal Credit You can find your applicable amount, appropriate minimum guarantee or maximum amount on the letter that told you how much benefit you’d get. If you’re
Renewing your working and child tax credits
still have options if you miss the deadline. If you don’t get a letter by the end of June, contact HMRC using the contact details on GOV.UK. If you’ve been told to claim Universal Credit by a certain
Working tax credits - how much you can get
Working tax credits - how much you can get This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales Universal Credit has replaced
After you've been dismissed
benefits You might be able to claim benefits while you’re looking for a new job, like Universal Credit. You might also be able to get a higher amount of benefits you already get, for example: Universal
Get help with the cost of living
for: Universal Credit Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Carer’s Allowance Pension Credit State Pension You’ll need to pay back the advance. The Department for Work
Preparing to rent from a private landlord
Benefit or Universal Credit Some landlords and letting agents might say they won’t let you rent from them if you get Housing Benefit or housing costs payments through Universal Credit. You only need
Check if the Benefit Cap will affect your Housing Benefit
of Universal Credit instead of Housing Benefit Your housing element will be reduced so you don’t get more than the Benefit Cap. Check the Benefit Cap rules if you get the housing element of Universal Credit
Appealing an ESA decision
Credit If you claim Universal Credit while waiting for your appeal, you won't be able to go back onto ESA if you’re on ‘income-related ESA’. This applies even if you win your appeal. If you claim
If you think your ESA decision is wrong - mandatory reconsideration
is stopped or reduced. Claiming Universal Credit If you claim Universal Credit while you're waiting for a decision about your ESA, you won't be able to go back onto income-related ESA - even if your mandatory
How volunteering affects your benefits - overview
whilst volunteering. You should always keep receipts for expenses - your benefit provider might ask for these as proof. If you get Universal Credit Tell your work coach when you plan to start volunteer