The UK government is undertaking a managed migration process to transition all claimants of legacy benefits, such as housing benefits and tax credits, to universal credit (UC) by the end of 2025. This policy aims to simplify the benefits system by consolidating multiple benefits into a single payment. Migration notices are being sent out, indicating that existing benefits will stop, and claimants must apply for UC within three months of receiving the notice. The legacy benefits are set to cease by March 31, 2026.
Claimants typically have three months from the date of the migration notice to make a claim for universal credit, as all legacy benefits will end on March 31, 2026.
The government plans to move everyone from the old benefits system into universal credit by the end of 2025 through a process known as managed migration.
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