Universal Credit if you’re a ‘mixed age couple’ and get Migration Notice letters

If you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age, and you get a Migration Notice, you both need to move to Universal Credit as your benefits will end soon.

Contents

1. Only read this guidance if you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age and you get Migration Notice letters
2. Benefits that are ending
3. When you need to apply
4. Transitional protection
5. Work Capability Assessments
6. You may be eligible to reclaim Housing Benefit
7. What you’ll get
8. How to claim Universal Credit
9. Apply for Universal Credit online
10. How you’re paid
11. Your responsibilities
12. Claiming Pension Credit instead of Universal Credit
13. Support