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UC and AET - what counts as total pay

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3 days 3 hours ago #296694 by Raf78
Hi

I have a commitment review telephone appointment tomorrow. This was probably triggered by my earnings going down. I get UC and also receive PIP.

My basic income per month is above the AET of £892. However, I joined a local government pension scheme when starting work. This reduces my income by £50 each month, so my net income is below AET level. Can you please confirm if DWP is considering my total gross pay for AET purposes or my net pay?

I have tried contacting CAB for advice but they had no information.

Many thanks

Raf

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2 days 1 hour ago #296742 by BIS
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Hi Raf78

I'm sorry, but your question is outside the remit of this forum, and I don't know the answer. I tried to see if it was on the government website, but I couldn't see the answer and can't even think where else to look for it. All you can do is ask them. www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-and...0assessment%20period.

BIS

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2 days 40 minutes ago #296743 by Raf78
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I added my total salary on my UC account as new payment. A few hours later, the telephone appointment was cancelled.

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2 days 25 minutes ago #296746 by BIS
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Hi Raf78

Well, that is good to hear. Thanks for letting us know.

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1 day 22 hours ago #296763 by David
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Hi Raf78,

The AET is based on your gross pay.

David

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