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Universal Credit

Commons · Question 12734 · Tabled 5 Nov 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

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

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 11 Nov 2024

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...