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4 years 6 months ago #251651 by Noodle Coddler
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I've recently moved in with my partner, Mr Noodle Coddler, and I think my irESA entitlement will expire as a result.
Our joint savings are over the 16k threshold, but I am unable to work and he is working for less than 24hrs/week. We share a bed (but not a bank account), so I believe we're considered cohabiting as if married.
I have telephoned the DWP ESA office, and given them the details of my move. The operative wouldn't tell me what might happen next. I have now received an ESA3 form (reporting a change in circumstances) with no cover letter or explanation.
Given that I expect my claim to be ended on the basis of our savings, do I have to fill out the whole 49-page form with all the attendant photocopying and provision of documents?
Can I just call ESA again and ask them to stop my claim?
My concern is that if I provide the wrong level of detail or say the wrong thing, once we've eaten through our savings and become eligible for means-tested benefits again we'll no longer have Severe Disability Premium protection from being forced into UC, or we'll be punished somehow and unable to claim new benefits.
I'd really appreciate some advice since we're both very anxious about the future.
Our joint savings are over the 16k threshold, but I am unable to work and he is working for less than 24hrs/week. We share a bed (but not a bank account), so I believe we're considered cohabiting as if married.
I have telephoned the DWP ESA office, and given them the details of my move. The operative wouldn't tell me what might happen next. I have now received an ESA3 form (reporting a change in circumstances) with no cover letter or explanation.
Given that I expect my claim to be ended on the basis of our savings, do I have to fill out the whole 49-page form with all the attendant photocopying and provision of documents?
Can I just call ESA again and ask them to stop my claim?
My concern is that if I provide the wrong level of detail or say the wrong thing, once we've eaten through our savings and become eligible for means-tested benefits again we'll no longer have Severe Disability Premium protection from being forced into UC, or we'll be punished somehow and unable to claim new benefits.
I'd really appreciate some advice since we're both very anxious about the future.
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4 years 6 months ago - 4 years 6 months ago #251658 by Gordon
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The ESA3 is the DWP's way of confirming what your current situation is, in addition to your joint assets and savings they will want details of your partner's income.
If you have more than £16,000 then you will not be eligible for Income Related ESA. If you met the Contribution Conditions when you made your claim for ESA then you may still be eligible for it. If you are in the Support Group then you certainly will, if the WRAG than you may be entitled to it for a further 365 days subject to any time that you have already spent out of the SG.
If you are entitled to ESA(CB) then when your savings reduce below the limit then you may be able to receive ESA(IR) but be aware your partner's income will limit your being able to do this.
If you are not entitled to ESA(CB) then you will have to claim Universal Credit when your savings reduce.
Any ESA that you have received from the date that you moved in with your partner my be recoverable so you should not spend.
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The ESA3 is the DWP's way of confirming what your current situation is, in addition to your joint assets and savings they will want details of your partner's income.
If you have more than £16,000 then you will not be eligible for Income Related ESA. If you met the Contribution Conditions when you made your claim for ESA then you may still be eligible for it. If you are in the Support Group then you certainly will, if the WRAG than you may be entitled to it for a further 365 days subject to any time that you have already spent out of the SG.
If you are entitled to ESA(CB) then when your savings reduce below the limit then you may be able to receive ESA(IR) but be aware your partner's income will limit your being able to do this.
If you are not entitled to ESA(CB) then you will have to claim Universal Credit when your savings reduce.
Any ESA that you have received from the date that you moved in with your partner my be recoverable so you should not spend.
Gordon
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4 years 6 months ago #251682 by Noodle Coddler
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Thanks Gordon.
I've never met the contribution conditions, so no cbESA on the horizon.
To clarify:
Do I need to fill out the whole ESA3 with its documentation requirements, given that I'm not expecting to receive anything?
Could I, instead, phone the DWP and inform them that I wish to stop my claim?
I've never met the contribution conditions, so no cbESA on the horizon.
To clarify:
Do I need to fill out the whole ESA3 with its documentation requirements, given that I'm not expecting to receive anything?
Could I, instead, phone the DWP and inform them that I wish to stop my claim?
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4 years 6 months ago #251690 by Gordon
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You can try phoning them but unless they explicitly say you do not need to return the form then you need to complete all sections that are relevant to your current situation.
I would not close your claim yourself, leave it to the DWP to do this.
Gordon
You can try phoning them but unless they explicitly say you do not need to return the form then you need to complete all sections that are relevant to your current situation.
I would not close your claim yourself, leave it to the DWP to do this.
Gordon
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