Following the changes announced in the Budget above, on 5th November, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions laid the Managed Migration Regulations.
The regulations will:
- * Protect 500,000 people’s Severe Disability Premium at the point of migration.
- * Deliver Transitional Protection for those we move, to ensure that at the point of moving, those receiving benefits do not lose a penny.
- * Open up the world of work for those trapped on legacy benefits and provide targeted support for vulnerable claimants through Universal Credit.
We have also extended the statutory notice period for people moving from their legacy benefits to Universal Credit from 1 month to 3 months, to allow claimants maximum time to prepare and make their claim before their legacy award expires.
The Regulations covering England, Scotland and Wales
The Regulations covering Northern Ireland
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