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Universal Credit
patsy43
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i had 10 weeks on sick pay not lase have worked 15 years with out any time off i get
Universal Credit i earnt 605.40 but as this was onder the cap rate of 617.40 nthey caped my rate and deducted 163 pounds not happy will me the same till my earnings go back up
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I assume you are referring to the benefit cap?If so, this is correct. If you earn less than £617 in an assessment period, then you will be subject to the benefit capOur green credentials: 12kW Samsung ASHP for heating, 7.2kWp Solar (South facing), Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5kWh), Net exporter0
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There's a 9 month grace period before the benefit cap affects you. How long have your earnings been below £617? Details here regarding the grace period. https://www.gov.uk/benefit-cap/how-earnings-affect-when-benefit-cap-starts
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