Hi Team. Could you please advise on who would be entitled to severe disability premium ? I understand this can be a top up for esa claimants. Would it apply for someone who is in receipt of esa IR in support group. (With chronic conditions) With higher level mobility & standard rate care ? Thank you.
To receive any of the Premiums you need to be receiving or entitled to receive with a Premium added a means-tested benefit such as Income Related ESA or Income Support but not Universal Credit.
To be entitled to the Severe Disability Premium you need to meet all of the following;
- You must be receiving a qualifying benefit such as DLA MRC or HRC or PIP Daily Living (there are others). - No one must be receiving Carers Allowance against the qualifying benefit - You must live alone or be considered to be living alone.
Gordon
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