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CONTRIBUTIONS ESA SUPPORT GROUP & SAVINGS

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2 years 4 months ago #278332 by UnnaK
I was put in the old style ESA Support Group Contributions Based in 2017 until 2027.
My Dad has recently died and I will be receiving money from his estate which will be more than £16,000
Will this affect my ESA?
If not, do I need to declare it?
I recently declared a small pension and received a letter saying, amongst other things, that I need to declare any future savings.
I thought Contributions Based ESA, both old and new style, was exempt from savings affecting it.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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2 years 4 months ago #278357 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic CONTRIBUTIONS ESA SUPPORT GROUP & SAVINGS
UnnaK

If you are only receiving Contribution Based or New Style ESA then your savings will not affect the payment of your ESA.

As to notifying the DWP? I can't tell you that you do not need to notify the DWP as only they can decide that such a change will not affect your ESA, however, if you are sure that you are not receiving any Income Related benefits then I would be surprised if it was an issue.

Gordon

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