Can you apply for Universal Credit twice?
You can use your previous Universal Credit account to reapply for Universal Credit. This will take less time than your first Universal Credit application did and you'll get your payments on the same dates as before. If you've recently left a job, you should reapply within 7 days of the job ending.
Do I need to reapply for Universal Credit?
If you've claimed Universal Credit before\n\n You can sign in to your account to start a new claim if you've received a payment during the last 6 months. If your payments stopped more than 6 months ago, you'll need to make a new claim.
What happens when Universal Credit ends?
You will continue to receive Universal Credit until your earnings are high enough, at which point your payments will stop. That amount will depend on your circumstances. If your job ends and you are already getting Universal Credit, your next Universal Credit payment will be paid as normal.
Why was my Universal Credit claim closed?
Your Universal Credit might be reduced if: you've reported a change of circumstances that means you'll get less - for example, you've moved home or you're paying back an advance payment, hardship payment or budgeting advance. you've been sanctioned - find out what to do if you've been sanctioned.