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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #100905 by Diane
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Hi, can anyone help me? A couple of years ago I was claiming incapacity benefit. My occupational pension was not taken into account because I am awarded high rate DLA. Can anyone tell me if this rule now applies to a new ESA claim as my health is deteriorating and am currently receiving SSP from my employer which is soon to finish. Many thanks for any responses.
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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #100908 by Gordon
No, I am afraid this was specific to IB and even then, only under specific circumstances.
For Contribution Based ESA the rule is that the first £85/w is disregarded and then their is a deduction of £1 for every £2 of pension in excess of the £85.
For Income Related ESA a pension will be treated as income and deducted £ for £.
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diane allen wrote: Hi, can anyone help me? A couple of years ago I was claiming incapacity benefit. My occupational pension was not taken into account because I am awarded high rate DLA. Can anyone tell me if this rule now applies to a new ESA claim as my health is deteriorating and am currently receiving SSP from my employer which is soon to finish. Many thanks for any responses.
No, I am afraid this was specific to IB and even then, only under specific circumstances.
For Contribution Based ESA the rule is that the first £85/w is disregarded and then their is a deduction of £1 for every £2 of pension in excess of the £85.
For Income Related ESA a pension will be treated as income and deducted £ for £.
As always, you should get advice from a trained advisor who can review your finances as a whole before making any decision, see
Where to get advice?
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #100997 by Diane
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Hi Gordon, do happen to know what the specific circumstances were with IB that allowed this to happen?
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12 years 5 months ago #101003 by Gordon
I believe you had to be;
- in receipt of your pension before 1 April 2001 or
- in receipt of DLA Highest Rate Care or
- you qualified for IB under the provisions for those incapacitated in youth because of previous entitlement to SDA
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diane allen wrote: Hi Gordon, do happen to know what the specific circumstances were with IB that allowed this to happen?
I believe you had to be;
- in receipt of your pension before 1 April 2001 or
- in receipt of DLA Highest Rate Care or
- you qualified for IB under the provisions for those incapacitated in youth because of previous entitlement to SDA
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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