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The amount of Universal Credit paid to claimants reflects, as closely as possible, the actual circumstances of a household during each monthly assessment period.<\/p>
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Monthly assessment periods align to the way the majority of employees are paid and how utility companies and other service providers collect payments. This allows Universal Credit to be adjusted each month, which means that if a claimant\u2019s income falls they will not have to wait several months for a rise in their Universal Credit.<\/p>
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The Department publishes a guide for claimants which tells them how Universal Credit works, including assessment periods.<\/p>