Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are being reminded of when they need to report a change of circumstances, particularly when travelling abroad. People claiming both benefits have to notify the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are going abroad.
While a holiday can be for up to one month, people are reminded they must stick to the requirements they agreed to when first claiming the benefit, which usually involves showing evidence of looking for work. These are the rules for Universal Credit and PIP, as reported by BirminghamLive.
The Government said: "You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the right amount each month. You need to report changes as soon as they happen. Any delay may mean you receive too much money and will have to make a repayment.
