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3 days 28 minutes ago #303438 by Jcele52
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Good morning, I'm hoping someone can help with a couple of questions.
I'm currently employed for 20 hours a week and on SSP due to long term illnesses. I claim UC as a couple and we don't currently receive a monthly payment from UC as we are slightly over in income. My health is not going to improve and I want to reduce my hours to 12 and claim ESA. I know that any ESA payments are deducted from any UC payments but how does this work if you don't actually receive any money from UC?
Thanks for your help.
I'm currently employed for 20 hours a week and on SSP due to long term illnesses. I claim UC as a couple and we don't currently receive a monthly payment from UC as we are slightly over in income. My health is not going to improve and I want to reduce my hours to 12 and claim ESA. I know that any ESA payments are deducted from any UC payments but how does this work if you don't actually receive any money from UC?
Thanks for your help.
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2 days 20 hours ago #303451 by David
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Hi Jceie52
Unfortunately you cannot get New Style ESA if you are in receipt of SSP.
When SSP ceases and you claim it then any payment would be deducted from your UC.
You could try using a Benefits calculator to simulate the bigger picture including Council Tax.
Entitledto.co.uk is a calculator I have used with good results in the past.
David
Unfortunately you cannot get New Style ESA if you are in receipt of SSP.
When SSP ceases and you claim it then any payment would be deducted from your UC.
You could try using a Benefits calculator to simulate the bigger picture including Council Tax.
Entitledto.co.uk is a calculator I have used with good results in the past.
David
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2 days 20 hours ago #303453 by Jcele52
Replied by Jcele52 on topic UC, New style ESA and working
Thanks David. I was just wondering how it worked as I don't receive a UC payment due to income.
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