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have you changed your address in the last 6m?

Tara CAC
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does anyone know when/why this question was added during the initial part of the UC claim (during the account set up, prior to starting an application). Is it part of additional verification?

“have you changed your UK address in the last 6m?”

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Tara CAC
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I think the new addition is to assist with the system matching the claimant with their ni number - which is now automatically linked from application details