AQW 50052/22-27

Miss Nuala McAllister
Alliance Party
North Belfast

Tabled Date: 30/06/2026
Answered On Date: 09/07/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities whether a Critical Illness Insurance payment is considered as capital for Universal Credit.

Answer:

Payments received from a Critical Illness insurance policy are considered as capital when calculating entitlement to Universal Credit.