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UC Housing

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melchambers · 11/07/2023 17:31

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone could advise me on whether or not my upcoming change in living arrangements will affect my universal credit payments.

I currently rent a house, just my 14 month old daughter and I but will be moving in with my boyfriend in January. I currently claim UC to help me towards nursery fees and would like to know if I will still receive these benefits once I move in with my boyfriend.

Please note, my boyfriend is not my daughters biological dad however I am unsure whether UC will assume that because we are living together he is paying towards her and I am no longer a single parent.

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Gizmostar · 11/07/2023 17:34

You will be assumed to be a couple if you're moving in. His earnings will be taken into account.

TwoBlueFish · 11/07/2023 17:36

You will have to change your claim to a joint claim and his earnings will be taken into consideration. You can do a manual calculation here to see what you would get https://www.uceplus.co.uk/how-much-will-my-payment-be

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Roundandnour · 11/07/2023 17:56

Why wouldn’t the income of your partner be taken into consideration? Your household income will increase. You will also lose things like the single persons council tax credit.

Theunamedcat · 11/07/2023 17:58

Yes they will expect him to support the household doesn't he expect to support the household? You can't have a single claim and live with your boyfriend your not single

Babyroobs · 11/07/2023 21:16

You would need to make the Uc claim into a joint claim as soon as you move in together. Your single standard element will become a couples element. His earnings will reduce your UC. All elements ( your total including childcare) are subject to deductions for earnings. You may find with 2 lots of earnings and only one child on the claim you may no longer qualify but it does depend obviously on your total Uc, earnings and joint savings.

Anamechangeisnotjustforchristmas · 11/07/2023 22:03

His income will definitely affect your claim. However, if he pulling the weight in your household you may be better off.

Mummydearest2023 · 15/07/2023 15:19

Hi

they will say you have a joint income…and maybe deduct both incomes instead of yours , try and use benefit calculator. You will also loose the housing element of UC.

hope this helps x

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