What's new about Universal Credit
Universal Credit works differently from the benefits it replaces . Here are the differences you need to be ready for before making a claim:
- most people will be paid Universal Credit once a month direct to their chosen account
- you'll get a single payment for your household
- if your Universal Credit includes rent you'll need to pay this to your landlord yourself
- you'll be expected to make your claim online
Find out how ready you are
By answering the following questions now, you'll know if there are important changes you need to make and advice on what you need to do to prepare for Universal Credit. This will take about 5 minutes
