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<p>Universal Credit takes earnings into account in a way that is fair and transparent.
The amount paid reflects, as closely as possible, the actual circumstances of a household
during each monthly assessment period. This includes any earnings reported by an employer
or claimant during the assessment period, regardless of when they were paid, or which
month they relate to.</p><p>Assessment periods allow for Universal Credit awards to
be adjusted on a monthly basis, ensuring that if claimants’ incomes fall, they do
not have to wait several months for a rise in their Universal Credit award.</p><p>Information
is available for claimants about earnings patterns and how they may affect award of
Universal Credit and is published on GOV.UK at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-different-earning-patterns-and-your-payments/universal-credit-different-earning-patterns-and-your-payments-payment-cycles"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-different-earning-patterns-and-your-payments/universal-credit-different-earning-patterns-and-your-payments-payment-cycles</a></p><p>Claimants
can discuss queries with their case manager or work coach, who can signpost to services
appropriate to individual circumstances, including those delivered through the Money
and Pensions Service.</p>
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