The government has issued guidance for its managed migration pilot in Harrogate.
'Managed migration started in Harrogate as a pilot on 24 July 2019. The pilot is expected to last for up to 18 months.
In managed migration cases, claimants entitled to an existing benefit are sent
a migration notice requiring them to claim UC by a specified date known as the deadline day (see M7503). The deadline day must be at least three months after
the date the notice is issued, and can be extended or the notice cancelled in certain circumstances.
Where a migration notice is issued, and no UC claim is made on or before the deadline day, all awards of existing benefits except HB will terminate on the day before deadline day.
Examples of where there might be good reason for extending the deadline day are where the notified person has difficulty completing the UC claim. (continued on next page).
Possible good reason examples for completing the UC form late-
they have a physical or mental health condition have learning difficulties
are in or about to go in to hospital as an in-patient have significant caring responsibilities
are homeless
have a domestic emergency
M7081 The list is not exhaustive
Transitional protection- The transitional capital disregard enables TC claimants with capital over £16,000 to be entitled to UC for up to 12 assessment periods, by disregarding capital over £16,000.
The guidance gives rules on how transitional protection can be lost where a client starts to earn over a certain threshold. Also where they become part of a couple or a single person.'
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