What is DWP Managed Migration from Tax Credits to Universal Credit?

DWP Managed Migration is the process of moving claimants receiving legacy benefits (Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, JSA, ESA) over to Universal Credit by issuing an official Migration Notice letter with a 3-month deadline.

What is Universal Credit Transitional Protection?

If you move to Universal Credit following a DWP Migration Notice and your new Universal Credit entitlement is lower than your previous legacy benefits, DWP pays a Transitional Protection top-up payment so you are not worse off at the point of transition.

What is DWP Managed Migration from Tax Credits to Universal Credit?

DWP Managed Migration is the process of moving claimants receiving legacy benefits (Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, JSA, ESA) over to Universal Credit by issuing an official Migration Notice letter with a 3-month deadline.

What is Universal Credit Transitional Protection?

If you move to Universal Credit following a DWP Migration Notice and your new Universal Credit entitlement is lower than your previous legacy benefits, DWP pays a Transitional Protection top-up payment so you are not worse off at the point of transition.

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Tax Credits to Universal Credit Migration Guide

Understand the mandatory DWP Managed Migration from legacy Working & Child Tax Credits to Universal Credit, and calculate your Transitional Protection top-up.

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