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1 year 2 weeks ago #285142 by sayeedopu
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I need advice for my specific issue.

I want to marry a woman who is in ESA & PIP since 2020. Due to her long-term illness, she has been receiving ESA (WRAG- Work Related Activity Group and PIP- Lower Rate). In addition, she receives Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Child Tax Credit (She has a son, who is a full-time university student).
I am a working single man. My annual income is around £43,000 per Annum. I would like to marry this woman, but she is scared that her benefits will be stopped particularly Housing and Council Tax benefits.

My question is, If I marry her and will move into her house, will she receive the full Housing & Council Tax benefit?
Also what about her continuing ESA & PIP Payments?

I would be grateful for specific advice.

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1 year 2 weeks ago #285145 by BIS
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Hi sayeedopu

I'm sorry, but your question is outside the scope of this forum, and we would not want to give you the wrong advice.

You need to speak to a specialist welfare advisor who can examine the entire picture. I have attached a link to see if you can find someone in your area advicelocal.uk/

Good luck to both of you

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1 year 2 weeks ago #285150 by David
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You can get an estimate of your married Benefit status my inputting all the details into the Entitledto Benefits Calculator. ( there are also other Benefit calculators )
www.entitledto.co.uk/
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/benef...-benefits-can-i-get/

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1 year 2 weeks ago #285160 by Gary
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Hi sayeedopu

Any means tested benefits the person receives will be affected if you move in, you have not stated which ESA she is receiving, there are 3 types.

We would advise you to seek help from your local Welfare RightsvOrganisation; advicelocal.uk , they will be able to take all their circumstances into consideration to give accurate advice.

Gary

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1 year 2 weeks ago #285167 by Andrew
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"My question is, If I marry her and will move into her house, will she receive the full Housing & Council Tax benefit?"

If you are earning £43000, I sincerely hope those benefits are stopped.

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1 year 2 weeks ago #285206 by Gordon
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The answer is not a simple yes or no, you need to follow Gary's advice and get face-to-face support from a local welfare advice office or at the very least put your joint information into one of the many benefit calculators.

www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

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