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Some young people could see reductions to the benefits they are entitled to under a radical overhaul of the welfare system to be recommended by a government-commissioned review.<\/b><\/p>\n
As reported in the Times, Alan Milburn’s year-long report, to be published on Tuesday, is expected to recommend moving under-25s off the main sickness and disability benefits.<\/p>\n
Milburn, a former Labour health secretary, has been tasked by the government with helping reduce the one in eight 16 to 24 year-olds in the UK who are not in education, employment or training – otherwise known as “Neet”.<\/p>\n
He said on Wednesday night that his plans would not be “pain-free” and would affect both existing and new claimants.<\/p>\n
His report is expected to say that under-25s should no longer be able to claim the health element of universal credit or personal independence payment (Pip).<\/p>\n
Instead, they would receive an allowance on the same basic rate as universal credit.<\/p>\n
Some could be eligible for a new “additional cost allowance” to cover day-to-day costs related to their conditions.<\/p>\n
Some claimants would receive less under the plans – although the exact amounts will not be clear until early next year, when the government publishes legislation to implement the changes. <\/p>\n
People can claim Pip to help them with the additional cost of being disabled or living with long-term physical or mental health conditions. It is available to those both in and out of work.<\/p>\n
Of the four million people claiming Pip in England and Wales, around 430,000 are aged between 16 and 24.<\/p>\n
In his interim report, Milburn said survey data found that 19% of young people claiming disability or health benefits were in work. <\/p>\n
Milburn, a Labour MP from 1992 to 2010, is also expected to recommend an investment of billions into more employment support for young people, including work placements, job subsidies and one-to-one personal advisers.<\/p>\n
Those with more severe disabilities and unable to work would get a new benefit paid at a higher rate.<\/p>\n
Milburn told the Times: “Candidly, it could mean that some people will get less financial support at the beginning of their benefit claim than under the current system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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