We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

UC - Triggers?

Hi,

I'm sure this is a simple question to answer so I apologise in advance, I've had a search around but can't seem to get a definitive answer - I'm sure somebody more knowledgeable will be able to put me right ! :o

My partner and I are currently in receipt of legacy benefits (HB, CTX), dependant on how many hours worked per week. We have two children, seven and three, and she is currently in early pregnancy. I know that CTX would no longer be received for the subsequent child but would the birth be a change of circumstance to trigger a move to UC? I'm unsure because I don't think there is an element in UC either for a third child and obviously our current CTX claim wouldn't be affected.

Apologies again if this is a stupid question.

Thanks.

Comments

  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    It's not a stupid question. The answer is no it's not a change of circumstances that requires a new Tax Credit claim so it doesn't trigger a move to UC.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.4K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.4K Life & Family
  • 261.5K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.