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change of address, will it move me to universal credit?

Hi all, I am receiving Jobseeker's Allowance and now I start working Part-time (15 Hours )

Job Center adviser said she will transfer me to Universal Credit,
I was wondering can she do this? is there any way to avoid this

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  • miles00 wrote: »
    Hi all, I am receiving Jobseeker's Allowance and now I start working Part-time (15 Hours )

    Job Center adviser said she will transfer me to Universal Credit,
    I was wondering can she do this? is there any way to avoid this

    Yup don't move. Assuming you would need to claim housing benefit for the new place?
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    miles00 wrote: »
    Hi all, I am receiving Jobseeker's Allowance and now I start working Part-time (15 Hours )

    Job Center adviser said she will transfer me to Universal Credit,
    I was wondering can she do this? is there any way to avoid this
    Claiming JSA while working 15 hours per week may not be worth it. There's a disregard but how much this will be will depend on your circumstances. £5 per week if you're single. The rest of your earnings will be counted £1 for £1 and reduce the amount of JSA you can claim.

    http://www.welfarerights.net/benefits-guides/Jobseekers-Allowance


    Do you claim housing benefit? have dependent children? Are you moving house to a different local council?
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