UC

Question 1

UC introduction

Answer 1

plans first pblished by coalition in 2010 with plans for intoduction in 2013
designed to streamline the benefits system and improve work incentives

Question 2

aims of UC

Answer 2

to increase work incentive
alleviate in work poverty
easy the amin system for bens
make the transition into and out of work easier
give the UC customers more financial independence
reduce fraud/error

Question 3

entitlement

Answer 3

means tested benefit for working age cusotmers 18 to SPC age whether in or out of work 
designed to replace 6 exisiting legacy benefits 
HB
JSA IB 
ESA IR
WTC 
IS 
CTC 

not for students
resident in UK
accepted a claimant committment

Question 4

dates of UC

Answer 4

from Dec 18 applicable for all new cusotmers who would have otherwise made a claim for one of the 6 legacy benefits (natural migration)

Question 5

claimant committment

Answer 5

personalised

regularly revised

Question 6

exceptions -provisions for

Answer 6

16/17 year olds - hardship
temp absent
in education
mixed age couples

Question 7

claiming UC and subsequent contact

Answer 7

mainly on line but phone and face to face in certain circs maintenance of UC will be on line
claims will be household not individual
CL will be able to view their award on line and check details

Question 8

the UC award

Answer 8

monthly award -