Universal Credit Capped month.

huckster

Yes the information to confirm previous work earnings is to confirm if benefit cap is not to be applied for a period.

So now you have completed this, ask in your journal if there has been an underpayment calculated related to benefit cap.  And if so can they process the amount to your Bank ASAP.

Robbie64

Have a look at https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/benefit-cap/am-i-affected-by-the-benefit-cap

Am I in a grace period?

If you are claiming Universal Credit, the Benefit Cap will not be applied for a nine month grace period if:

• You (or your partner) earned at least £846 per month for each of the previous 12 month

I'm assuming UC are asking for your wage slips for May, June and July 2024 to see if the above applies. If it does, then the nine month grace period will kick in and you'll be exempt from the Benefit Cap.

See also https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/dealing_with_the_benefit_cap which includes additional information

jocarl011

Ah ok, so because I earned more than £846 for those 3 months they asked for. It’s likely they will lift the cap and we will be paid in full? 

huckster

That is why they have asked you to confirm the earnings information.
Once you have completed the information using the to-do action, they won't normally ask you to provide wage slips.