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<p>Currently people only move to Universal Credit (UC) because they have had a significant
change in their circumstances which would previously have led them to make a new claim
to a legacy benefit. It has always been the case that in such circumstances, new claims
would be assessed based upon their new circumstances and under the rules of the new
benefit.</p><p> </p><p>Claimant circumstances within the legacy system are diverse
and interact with a range of benefits in different ways. Eligibility for UC is dependent
on individuals’ circumstances, the specific nature of the change and rules for access
to legacy benefits.</p><p> </p><p>During oral evidence to the Work and Pensions Select
Committee (WPSC) on Wednesday, 1 May 2019, the Minister of State for Employment confirmed
that the Department will write to the Committee to provide, a list of examples which
may prompt a move to UC after circumstances have changed.</p>
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