DWP holiday warning for benefit claimants including PIP and Universal Credit
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDespite the weather picking up across the UK, nothing quite beats a nice trip abroad. However, those claiming certain benefits will need to tread carefully if they plan going on holiday this summer.
Those who receive Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are always required to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about any significant changes in their circumstances.
However, some may not realise that this includes travelling overseas. Benefit rules stipulate that a holiday can last up to one month and even then, claimants must adhere to the conditions they agreed upon when initially applying for benefits. Read more: "I usually sell these for £89, but for you... £50": A horrific discovery in a children's toy shop in Greater Manchester The Government has stated: "You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the right amount each month.
You need to report changes as soon as they happen. Any delay may mean you receive too much money and will have to make a repayment. "Changes in your circumstances can affect how much you're paid for your whole assessment period - not just from the date you report them." If a claimant submits a new application for Universal Credit, they must be within the UK on the day it is lodged.
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