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Adding A partner to esa claim
12 years 8 months ago #83494 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Adding A partner to esa claim
helcis
The rules are actually quite simple, it's the implementation that is complicated
You can both claim a Contribution Based Benefit as individuals; so you can claim ESA(CB) and your partner could claim JSA(CB) (assuming eligibility).
If your partner is unable to claim a contribution based benefit then they can claim an income related one, however, this can only be done as a joint claim. This is where it gets complicated; you could continue with your ESA(CB) but it will be counted as income and will be deducted from your partners income related claim.
The bottom line is that you need to get advice from the CAB or Welfare Rights, where they can sit down with you and go over various scenarios, which of course we cannot do on the forum.
Gordon
The rules are actually quite simple, it's the implementation that is complicated
You can both claim a Contribution Based Benefit as individuals; so you can claim ESA(CB) and your partner could claim JSA(CB) (assuming eligibility).
If your partner is unable to claim a contribution based benefit then they can claim an income related one, however, this can only be done as a joint claim. This is where it gets complicated; you could continue with your ESA(CB) but it will be counted as income and will be deducted from your partners income related claim.
The bottom line is that you need to get advice from the CAB or Welfare Rights, where they can sit down with you and go over various scenarios, which of course we cannot do on the forum.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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