Welfare Reform Act 2012(c. 5) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Welfare Reform Act 2012

2012 CHAPTER 5

8 March 2012

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Universal credit

Section 3: Entitlement

32. A single person is entitled to universal credit if they meet both the basic conditions and the financial conditions. For couples, both claimants must meet the basic conditions and they must jointly meet the financial conditions.