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Credyd Cynhwysol: gwybodaeth bellach i gyplau

Trosolwg o beth mae Credyd Cynhwysol yn ei olygu i gyplau sy'n gwneud cais ar y cyd, gan gynnwys pwy all wneud cais ar y cyd a beth fydd disgwyl iddynt ei wneud yn gyfnewid amdano.

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Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau
Cyhoeddwyd
20 June 2014
Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf
20 December 2023 — Gweld pob diweddariad

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Credyd Cynhwysol: gwybodaeth bellach i gyplau

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Mae’r canllaw hwn yn darparu gwybodaeth sylfaenol am beth mae angen i gyplau ei wybod os ydynt yn gwneud cais Credyd Cynhwysol ar y cyd.

Mae’n cynnwys gwybodaeth am sut mae’r DWP yn diffinio cwpl a’r camau y bydd disgwyl i bobl eu cymryd wrth wneud cais Credyd Cynhwysol ar y cyd. Mae’n cynnwys:

  • sut mae cais ar y cyd yn cael ei wneud ar-lein
  • beth fydd disgwyl i hawlwyr ei wneud yn gyfnewid amdano
  • sut mae taliadau’n cael eu gwneud

Rhan o’r pecyn cymorth Credyd Cynhwysol ar gyfer sefydliadau partner.

Cyhoeddwyd ar 20 June 2014
Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf ar 20 December 2023 + show all updates

  1. Added: If you're in a couple and only one of you does not meet their responsibilities, you may receive a sanction to your joint payment. Removed: ‘If you have children you may be able to make a Universal Credit claim if you live in certain parts of the country.’ Removed: ‘Universal Credit is being introduced in stages and other eligibility conditions may apply. Whether you can claim it will depend on where you live and your personal circumstances.'

  2. Updated the Universal Credit taper and Work Allowance rates.

  3. Removed the wording 'You will not get a sanction if you cannot keep to your Claimant Commitment because of coronavirus (COVID-19)'.

  4. Updated English and Welsh 'Universal Credit: further information for couples'. Section 15 'What happens if my partner or I get a job?' now shows work allowance rates effective from 6 April 2020.

  5. Updated the monthly work allowance rates, 'If you get help with housing costs' from £198 to £287 and 'if you don’t get help with housing costs' from £409 to £503.

  6. Added a more detailed definition of a 'severely disabled person' to section 13.

  7. Removed references to Universal Credit full and live service.

  8. Updated information about mixed age couples who claim Universal Credit.

  9. Updated the Universal Credit information for couples page.

  10. This page is being updated with the latest changes to Universal Credit and will be republished shortly.

  11. Removed permitted work amount for couples from section 4 as this no longer applies. Each claim is based on the couple's circumstances.

  12. Updated guide with new 0800 freephone numbers for Universal Credit.

  13. Added information and link to Money Advice Service money manager.

  14. Updated to reflect changes to Universal Credit from April 2016 (English only, Welsh to follow).

  15. Revised version with new information about the roll-out of Universal Credit.

  16. Revised version includes the latest information about Universal Credit.

  17. First published.

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