The Scottish Government is looking at the possibility of introducing ‘split’ Universal Credit payments for people in Scotland.
Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities of Scotland, Shirley-Anne Somerville, explained to Labour MSP Paul O'Kane that “officials expect to submit a formal policy proposal to DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) soon, for them to impact assess”.
The written response came after the West Scotland MSP asked if there was an update “in relation to the impact assessment process for introducing individual payments of Universal Credit, and what assessment it has made of any implications for the managed migration of those on ‘legacy benefits’ moving to Universal Credit in Scotland”.
People in the West of Scotland on Tax Credits will start to receive letters - also known as Managed Migration notices - this month inviting them to claim Universal Credit.
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