UC or JSA child turns 5

confusedcj

HI

I've been sent a letter by the Jobcenterplus stating that in I need to apply for JSA once my child turns 5 but I live an area that already on Universal credit. So do I apply for JSA as they indicated or universal credit?

My child turns 5 on a Sunday , when would be the best time to apply for the benefit the following Monday( Next Day) or over the weekend that it runs out?

The only 'special circumstance' that i have is that currently live in supported accommodation.

Alice_Holt

Do you receive a disability benefit such as PIP /DLA?

Are you getting a Severe Disability Premium (SDP) paid to you - either as part of your Housing Benefit or other benefits?

If so, it will be JSA.
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Transitional-protection-Universal-Credit


As you are in supported accommodation, I believe your Housing Benefit should continue (even if it you need to apply for UC).
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/exempt-accommodation-and-benefits

I would suggest:
1) Checking exactly what benefits you receive atm;
2) Speaking with the DWP to ask why they believe it is JSA you should now claim (note specific DWP phone number on the first link given):
3) Checking with your Housing Benefit department to check if your HB includes a SDP;
4) Double check with your local CAB / or Shelter that you have been given correct advice by the DWP / council.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/contact-us/
https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help

confusedcj

Thank you

I'm not on PIP/DLA,SDP or ESA just income support.

I'll do as you have kindly advised.

Alice_Holt

confusedcj wrote: »

Thank you

I'm not on PIP/DLA,SDP or ESA just income support.

I'll do as you have kindly advised.

Then it is likely to be UC.

I was just trying to explain the circumstances in which it would be a legacy benefit such as JSA (as the DWP stated JSA) rather than UC.

But worth clarifying with the DWP.