The DWP may think that my husband falls into this category as he transferred from IB to CB Support Group without any income info being sought.
Reading B&W forum it seems that the DWP is currently sending such people an ESA3 for completion.
If an ESA3 arrives, does he/I (as his carer) have to complete it, or can we just return it marked 'don't wish to pursue possible underpayment'? I was working full-time at the time of his IB/ESA transfer and so our income was above the threshold for ESA (IR) top-up. We now have (from small inheritances when close family have died) savings just above the £16K threshold so still won't qualify for top-ups.
Any advice on what to do if the form arrives will be gratefully received.
Also, please do you have a link to the DWP official info on occupational pension disregard for people transferred from IB/ESA if the pension was disregarded under IB (pension dates form mid-90s).
If you were working for 24 hours or more a week then you would not qualify for ESA(IR), I would write a short note explaining your situation and why you are returning the form blank.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.
