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Income Related ESA - joint or single claim?

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12 years 2 weeks ago - 12 years 2 weeks ago #82913 by Kingskid
I have been in receipt of ESA for three years and now in contribution based bracket. I am also in receipt of DLA, and my husband receives CA. However, my husband has been diagnosed with tumours in his bladder, needing surgery. I rang JC+ to enquire about change in circumstances, but this was not really helpful over the phone and she mentioned my husband applying for income related ESA, and perhaps having a joint claim. I don't know what to do, as we cannot afford to be any worse off than we already are, and wonder what the best way forward would be. Do we continue on our existing benefits, or put in a new claim, and is a joint claim more beneficial in the long run?

An appeal has already been put forward for my ESA.

I would appreciate firm advice please! :unsure:
Last edit: 12 years 2 weeks ago by slugsta.

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12 years 2 weeks ago #82924 by Gordon
Kingskid

You need to get advice from your local CAB or Welfare Rights office.

Normally, if a member of a couple claims an Income Related benefit it must be claimed as a couple, as a consequence your ESA(CB) payments will treated as income and therefore deducted.

However, receiving Carers Allowance may qualify your husband for ESA(CB) in which case he can make an independant claim.

Unfortunately this situation is too complex for us to resolve on the forum which is why I would recommend you get face to face advice.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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12 years 2 weeks ago #82936 by Kingskid
Replied by Kingskid on topic Re:Income Related ESA - joint or single claim?
Thank you Gordon for your very kind advice and recommendation. I will certainly contact the Welfare Rights.

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