ESA IR top up query

Hi Tabs

The question my be quick but the answer is a lot more complicated, especially as we do not have all the relevant information but I will try and give you an overview.

There are no premiums paid if you are only in receipt of CB ESA, as you have been awarded IR ESA, does not matter how much, you may now be entitled to claim disability premiums depending on your circumstances and what benefits you get, such daily living component of PIP, the group you have been placed in for ESA (WRAG or SG), whether or not you live alone or if you have a partner or grown up children, do they receive any disability benefits. There are lots of questions to ask before getting an answer.

Premiums are only paid with legacy Income Related benefits. You can also get free prescriptions when you receive IR ESA but not if you only receive CB ESA.

Remember CB ESA is only paid for 365 days unless you are placed in the Support Group.

Gary

Hi Tabs

Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to a Severe Disability premium, you would also be entitled to the enhanced disability premium as you are in the Support Group
www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get

There are two sets of requirements for the Severe Disability Premium.

First, to be eligible for the Premium, you need to be receiving a qualifying benefit such as the PIP Daily award that you have just received (there are others) you lived alone or were considered to be living alone and no one receives Carers Allowance against your PIP award or as a couple you can qualify if both you and your partner get a qualifying benefit (PIP daily living).

Secondly, to be entitled to payment of the Premium you need to be receiving an Income Related benefit such as ESA(IR), Income Support or Pension Credit but not Universal Credit.

You can continue to receive Contribution Based ESA indefinitely while you are in the Support Group.

Gary