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7 years 2 weeks ago #184168 by David
Can't seem to get a diffinative answer to this
for a couple on ESA(CB) at what level of income will qualify for ESA(IR) ?

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7 years 2 weeks ago #184181 by Gordon
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David wrote: Can't seem to get a diffinative answer to this
for a couple on ESA(CB) at what level of income will qualify for ESA(IR) ?


Perhaps the easiest thing would be if you put your information in to one of the online benefit calculators.

www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Gordon

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7 years 2 weeks ago #184187 by David
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Tried that, result showed ESA(IR) comprising EDP and SDP couples rate.
This is my dialema. I was under the impression that I needed to have an element of ESA(IR) to claim the premiums which I currently don't have, just ESA(CB) SG
for both of us. so I am totally confused.

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7 years 2 weeks ago #184191 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic What income level qualifies for ESA(IR)

David wrote: Tried that, result showed ESA(IR) comprising EDP and SDP couples rate.
This is my dialema. I was under the impression that I needed to have an element of ESA(IR) to claim the premiums which I currently don't have, just ESA(CB) SG
for both of us. so I am totally confused.


As I explained previously, your entitlement for ESA(IR) will be calculated on the basis of you receiving the Premiums if you are eligible for them, they will then look at whether your household income, savings and assets and hours that a partner works would prevent the payment of the ESA(IR).

I believe you mentioned a pension, so this will be deducted £ for £. If you have any other income then this will also be deducted. If the net amount of ESA(IR) is less than your current ESA(CB) payments then the ESA(IR) won't be paid, if it is still more then the difference will be paid.

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7 years 2 weeks ago #184203 by David
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So sorry, I am not usually this thick so please don't get annoyed with me. i know you have explained it but is does not compute with current meds.
We are both on ESA(CB) SG
We both receive PIP standard care, high mobility
which if I understand correctly makes me elegible for premiums
neither of us work
pension of £30 pw
no other income
no savings over £6000
no other assets

so calculation
ESA(CB)SG + premiums less £30 pension equals entitlement ?

sorry if I am still being dumb, I have submitted ESA3 but came back no different so need to know if I have to fight.

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7 years 2 weeks ago #184207 by Gordon
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David

Based on what you have posted this is what I calculate

£114.85 - Couples Personal Allowance
£ 36.20 - Support Group
£ 22.60 - Couples Enhanced Disability Premium
£123.70 - Couples Severe Disability Premium
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£297.35
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£218.60 - 2 x ESA(CB) SG
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£ 78.75
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£ 30.00 - Pension
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£ 48.75
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My guess is that they are not taking the SDP into account.

Gordon

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