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6 years 1 month ago #238257 by Ultravox
Headscratching with regard to ESA and Housing. was created by Ultravox
Hi All,
Appreciate Housing Benefit questions are not dealt with on the Forum, but now my Mum has passed I am going to need to claim "help with housing costs" I am currently in claim for ESA (IR) and in support group and also on DLA although this "might" change to PIP in coming weeks. Am I right in saying that I will have to claim Universal Credit to get help with rent?
If I claim Universal Credit for help with rent do I just go ahead and do it without informing ESA?
Will my ESA stop and go over to Universal Credit?
Will I be assessed again( I haven't got an assessment due)
"IF" I get awarded PIP in the future will this be paid seperately to Universal Credit?
Sorry for the "barrage" of questions which I am sure have been asked before in some form.
Kind Regards,
Rob.

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6 years 1 month ago #238263 by latetrain
Replied by latetrain on topic Headscratching with regard to ESA and Housing.
Hi Rob

Before applying for UC check your entitlement to SDP.

First question to ask is, do you live on your own?
Second question to ask is, do you receive middle rate care component of DLA?
Third question to ask is, does any one claim carers allowance for you?

If the answer is yes to first two questions and no to the third question then you need to contact ESA enquiry line 0800 169 0310 and apply for Severe Disability Premium (SDP), once you get the SDP then you can apply for Housing Benefit.

If you are not sure what to do then contact your local welfare rights unit or Citizens Advice.

Gary
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6 years 1 month ago #238268 by Ultravox
Replied by Ultravox on topic Headscratching with regard to ESA and Housing.
Hi Gary,
Hi Gary,
Of the three questions
1.I do live on my own
2 Only lower rate care for DLA (could change "IF" PIP is awarded) but would be to late for my current housing cost requirements/needs.
3. No one gets Carers Alowance for me.
So it looks like Universal Credit is my only option :(
What answers could you give me to the questions below, if possible.
1. If I claim Universal Credit for help with rent do I just go ahead and do it without informing ESA?
2. Will my ESA stop and go over to Universal Credit?
3. Will I be assessed again( I haven't got an assessment due)
4."IF" I get awarded PIP in the future will this be paid seperately to Universal Credit?
Kind Regards,
Rob.

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6 years 1 month ago #238269 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Headscratching with regard to ESA and Housing.
Rob

No, it does not look like you are barred from claiming UC so you will need to claim it to receive any HB.

1. If your ESA is Income Related in part or in whole then you will need to contact the DWP office dealing with your claim or you risk a recoverable overpayment of your ESA and UC being paid for the same period.

2. Yes, any ESA(IR) award will be moved to UC, however, this is a manual process and can take at least two weeks to complete, you may need to chase your JC+ office to complete it.

3. Only if your current award is due to be reassessed,

4. Yes, PIP is not a UC benefit and is awarded and paid separately.

Gordon
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6 years 1 month ago #238274 by Ultravox
Replied by Ultravox on topic Headscratching with regard to ESA and Housing.
Hi Gordon,
Thank you for an informed response you have put my mind at ease.
Kind Regards,
Rob.

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