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CB ESA Awarded - EXTRA IR BENEFIT too?
7 years 8 months ago - 7 years 8 months ago #165140 by slugsta
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Replied by slugsta on topic CB ESA Awarded - EXTRA IR BENEFIT too?
Hi Starjacks, that is great news! Thanks for letting us know 
Contributory ESA is always paid in preference to income-related if the claimant has paid enough NI. This is not limited by the income or assets of the claimant.
If the claimant (plus any partner who they live with) has low income, and assets below £16000, it is possible that they will qualify for an extra amount on top of the contributory benefit. If you are entitled to this, you might get an extra amount as you are also on PIP
If you think this might apply to you (and your partner - if you have one - works less than 24 hours per week) you should ask DWP to send you an ESA3 form. This will capture details of your financial situation, you would not be subjected to another medical questionnaire/assessment as a result.
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Asset rule for ESA(IR)
If you are in receipt of even 1p income-related ESA you will automatically qualify for other benefits, such as free prescriptions.
You can find out when to expect reassessment - although this is only advisory - by contacting DWP and asking for your 'prognosis' which will be on the computer records. Such a call will not trigger an early reassessment or any other such problem.
Contributory ESA is always paid in preference to income-related if the claimant has paid enough NI. This is not limited by the income or assets of the claimant.
If the claimant (plus any partner who they live with) has low income, and assets below £16000, it is possible that they will qualify for an extra amount on top of the contributory benefit. If you are entitled to this, you might get an extra amount as you are also on PIP
If you think this might apply to you (and your partner - if you have one - works less than 24 hours per week) you should ask DWP to send you an ESA3 form. This will capture details of your financial situation, you would not be subjected to another medical questionnaire/assessment as a result.
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Asset rule for ESA(IR)
If you are in receipt of even 1p income-related ESA you will automatically qualify for other benefits, such as free prescriptions.
You can find out when to expect reassessment - although this is only advisory - by contacting DWP and asking for your 'prognosis' which will be on the computer records. Such a call will not trigger an early reassessment or any other such problem.
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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