Additional Elements of Universal Credit - Transitional Protection Element

Only some people can get this extra payment in their Universal Credit amount.

Those eligible include:

• Some people who claimed Universal Credit after receiving a managed migration notice letter and claimed within the deadline given.
• Some people who were entitled to Severe Disability Premium (SDP) on their legacy benefits .

This amount starts at the rates below but over time it will gradually be reduced:

• Single person with an LCWRA element: £143.37 per month
• Single person with no LCWRA element: £340.50 per month
• Couple, both entitled to SDP: £483.88 per month
• Couple, only one person entitled to SDP, with an LCWRA element: £143.37 per month
• Couple, only one person entitled to SDP, with no LCWRA element: £340.50 per month.

For more information, read our Transitional Protection guide.