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<p>There are no plans to change Universal Credit assessment periods.</p><p> </p><p>Monthly
assessment periods align payments with the way in which a majority of employees are
paid, and how utility companies and service providers usually collect payments. They
ensure that the amount of Universal Credit paid to claimants reflects the actual circumstances
of a household as closely as possible.</p><p> </p><p>Assessing income monthly ensures
that if a claimant’s earnings decrease, their Universal Credit award increases to
reflect their change in income. This prevents claimants having to wait months for
the corresponding change in their award.</p>
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