The government will shut down several benefits by the end of March as it aims to move all eligible claimants to a single benefit. The rollout will be completed by the end of the month, meaning most remaining “legacy” benefits will no longer exist, and they will no longer be payable or open to new claims. The plan, known as managed migration, aims to simplify the benefits system by moving as many people as possible onto one benefit: universal credit. However, some benefits will continue even after the process is completed. Here’s what you need to know about how the benefits system will change after March, and how it could affect you. What are legacy benefits, and why are they being stopped? The term “legacy” benefits refers to the older means‑tested benefits and tax credits that are being replaced by universal credit (UC). Universal credit was introduced in 2017 by the government in an aim to simplify the benefits system, make claims and changes easier to manage online, and remove situations where people had to …