The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is distributing compensation payments to benefit claimants with disabilities affected by the transition from legacy benefits to universal credit. Initially, 57,000 individuals experienced lost income, specifically the Severe Disability Premium, during this shift. Most have received compensation, but about 13,000 more complex cases remain unresolved. The DWP's annual report indicates challenges in addressing underpayments for some individuals without active claims due to data limitations.
The payments are being made to people with disabilities who were moved from legacy benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to universal credit.
Most of the 57,000 people affected by the issue have now received their compensation, with the DWP working to clear approximately 13,000 more complex cases.
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