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UIN 48593

Universal Credit: Coronavirus

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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18 May 2020

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27 May 2020 · Answer

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27 May 2020

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effect of the five-week wait for the first payment of universal credit on the financial wellbeing of applicants who applied during the covid-19 outbreak.

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  1. 18 May 2020

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effect of the five-week wait for the first payment of universal credit on the financial wellbeing of applicants who applied during the covid-19 outbreak.

    Source: Commons

  2. 27 May 2020

    Answer

    Claimants in need of support do not have to wait 5 weeks for their first payment. New Claim Advances of up to 100% of a claimant’s indicative award are available if claimants need support during their first assessment period, and budgeting support is avai...

    Source: Written answer

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