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Can our daughter claim UC independently?
andrew71
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Our daughter (23yo) is currently looking for full time employment. She works 12 hours a week. Her income is her own. Can she claim Universal Credit for herself whilst she is looking for employment.
Forgot to ask if it would effect our UC? Like I say she lives with us but independently.
Forgot to ask if it would effect our UC? Like I say she lives with us but independently.
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Yes, she must claim UC in her own right.As she lives with a family member (parent), she will not be entitled to housing costs (unless she rents and she is named on the tenancy).Her claiming UC will not affect your claim for UC - they are unrelated.Our green credentials: 12kW Samsung ASHP for heating, 7.2kWp Solar (South facing), Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5kWh), Net exporter1
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As a single person under 25 then her maximum UC entitlement will be £292.11/month. With working 12 hours per week, if she receives more than about £530 of earnings each month then there will be no entitlement to UC. This is because any earnings she receives will reduce her UC by 55%.
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