Severe Disability Premium - Severe Disability Premium and Universal Credit
A Severe Disability Premium is an extra amount that is included in some means-tested benefits to help with the cost of disability.
- Last reviewed 20 November 2024
Severe Disability Premium and Universal Credit
The Severe Disability Premium does not exist in Universal Credit.
If you were entitled to a Severe Disability Premium on Income Support, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), or income-related Jobseeker's Allowance at the time you claimed Universal Credit, you are entitled to transitional protection.
Benefits that are being replaced by Universal Credit. See full definition are ending and being replaced by Universal Credit. Make sure you get the Severe Disability Premium added to your current benefit before switching to Universal Credit, so you qualify for transitional protection. Once you apply for Universal Credit, you won’t be able to add the Severe Disability Premium.
If you were entitled to a Severe Disability Premium on Housing Benefit, you won't get any compensation payment in Universal Credit.
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