US EditionDWP reviews new and existing Universal Credit claims for ‘incorrect payments’ - Liverpool Echo
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 16 – The Department for Work and Pensions has reviewed over one million Universal Credit claims, preventing £1 billion in errors to reduce financial hardship for claimants, officials said.
- Martin Lewis's charity urges reform in benefit overpayment collection practices due to severe financial distress for vulnerable individuals.
- The Department for Work and Pensions can deduct up to 15% from universal credit payments for overpayments, leading to significant financial strain for many recipients.
- Helen Undy, chief executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, stated that sudden deductions worsen financial hardship for those already in difficult situations, with individuals reporting extreme distress due to these actions.
- A DWP spokesperson emphasized support for repayment plans and the commitment to assist individuals struggling with repayments.
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Charity highlights ‘harsh treatment’ of people who have been overpaid benefits
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said that overpayments can build up for months unbeknown to recipients but the DWP clawback may be rapid.
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