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Originally Posted by papa smurf
This is a terrible idea, it will create a two tier benefit system
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That happens anyway when a new benefit is introduced. When an existing claimant is transferred over to the new benefit, there is Transitional protection, where the amount of money they receive stays the same.
Going to be complicated legislating what constitutes a new claim, A review is treated as a new claim. A change of circumstances can trigger a new claim for UC. If somebody on PIP reports a change of circumstances where their overall condition has worsened and might have their PIP increased, is it on the old rules or the new ones?
As with the Winter Fuel Allowance, it would've been better to pause and come up with a workable and agreeable system, rather than go for the quick fix.