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How much for UC. Website isnt working?

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Macbeth8 · 19/07/2022 18:52

Never been on any benefits etc but because of my partner changing jobs (a whole different story and post) we are now losing about 5/6 grand a year of income from his wage😐😑
Which also means I cant go back on 4 days for my job. (I currently work 3 dYs week, used to be full time but after kids, pt) this is all because I'm being a supportive wife so hubby can full his dream career. sarcasm

Anyway, obviously to keep me sweet. Dh has said to look into claiming UC as we would now qualify? I have tried a few websites and everytime I fill in the criteria it just says page requested jot available..have been doing this only today so might be down but if anyone else is in a similar position please could you let me know how much you receive? Or actually would we receive?
So on 3 days my yearly wage is 11, 000
And my dhs new wage for the year would be 26, 000

Do we qualify? Is it worth me doing?

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BadPhotographer · 19/07/2022 18:54

Unlikely. But it does depend on how many children you have and whether anyone in the household has a disability.

toomanyhobbies · 19/07/2022 18:55

Without knowing your whole household make up and circumstances no one can say. Try the turntous calculator that can give you an idea.

Preeeschooler · 19/07/2022 18:56

Do you rent? If so how much is your rent. We qualified on a fair bit higher salaries but our rent was huge.

Macbeth8 · 19/07/2022 19:05

Sorry forgot to add the finer details
Yes three children..one teenager
And 2 under 5 year olds
We own the house outright.
Sorry Ive rechecked my P45 and it actually says 10, 405!!!
Think im getting confused with when I was 4 days.

And partner sent me his first payslip it says 1277 so maybe its lower?
Hes only started a month ago so confusing about his wage atm as they get paid extra for bank holidays.

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CornishTiger · 19/07/2022 19:09

Try policy in practice benefit calculator. You may qualify as you’ll get higher work allowance and 85% of childcare.

Elevenerifebruv · 19/07/2022 19:09

What is your rent and how much does your childcare cost?

Elevenerifebruv · 19/07/2022 19:09

Oh sorry just realised you said no rental costs. Do you have childcare costs?

CornishTiger · 19/07/2022 19:11

If you have children
You’ll get an extra amount for your first and second child.

You will not get extra money for any more children unless:

your children were born before 6 April 2017
you were already claiming for 3 or more children before 6 April 2017
other exceptions apply
How much you’ll get Extra monthly amount
For your first child £290.00 (born before 6 April 2017)

£244.58 (born on or after 6 April 2017)
For your second child and any other eligible children £244.58 per child

CornishTiger · 19/07/2022 19:13

Couples rate £525.72

add the kids amount in.

add 85% of monthly childcare cost.

Thats the maximum award. save that figure.

Then look at your total monthly earnings less tax , Ni and pension contributions.

then subtract

CornishTiger · 19/07/2022 19:17

Work allowance of £573 this gives you the figure which is taken into account. Figure Y
got every £1 - 55p is then taken from your Universal Credit payment. So Y x £0.55 = Whatever figure.

Subtract that figure from the first calculation you did for maximum award.

CPandme · 19/07/2022 19:27

As above, only other thing to add is potential elements if the children get disability benefit (DLA) or if either of you is a carer (not as part of work).

As well as the wages any savings over £6000 would affect the amount that you get.

Macbeth8 · 19/07/2022 19:51

Thank you so much
Think iv got an estimate will just have to wait till the website is working and will put in the claim . Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

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CornishTiger · 19/07/2022 19:52

Is the UC claim portal down?

CornishTiger · 19/07/2022 19:53

@Macbeth8 out of interest how many children can you claim for and how much was your monthly combined earnings.

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