Universal Credit is set to rise for millions next month.
Payments are about to increase as the cost of living in the UK is set to soar.
And claimants should also know that the payment date will change next month because of the bank holiday.
You don't need to do anything extra to claim the benefit as the change will be applied automatically.
To be eligible, you must live in the UK, be under State Pension age and have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments.
Now claimants should expect new rates from April, you can scroll down below to check this out.
Standard allowance
Single
Single under 25: £265.31 (from £257.33)
Single 25 or over: £334.91 (from £324.84)
Couple
Joint claimants both under 25: £416.45 (from £403.93)
Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £525.72 (from £509.91)
Child amounts
First child (born prior to April 6, 2017): £290.00 (from £282.60)
First child (born on or after April 6, 2017) or second child and subsequent child: £244.58 (from £237.08)
Disabled child additions
Lower rate: £132.89 (from £128.89)
Higher rate: £414.88 (from 402.41)
Limited capability for work
Limited Capability for Work: £132.89 (from 128.89)
Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity: £354.28 (from £343.63)
Carer amount
£168.81 (from £163.73)
Work allowance
This is the amount you can earn in wages before your Universal Credit is reduced.
The work allowance only applies if you or your partner have one or more dependent children or limited capability for work.
Higher work allowance (no housing amount) – £573 (had risen from April 2021 rate of £515 to new rate of £557 on November 24, 2021, after Autumn Budget)
Lower work allowance – £344 (had risen from April 2021 rate of £293 to new rate of £335 on November 24, 2021, after Autumn Budget)
To claim Universal Credit you would be working on a low wage or unemployed, unable to work or are in education/training.
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