Help please!! On income related ESA and PIP will I have to change to universal

Laura

PIP is not a UC related benefit so whatever happens you will continue to receive PIP as long as meet the criteria for an award.

As to your ESA, you don't mention what type of ESA you are receiving, there are two types;

Legacy ESA which comprises a component based on your National Insurance Contributions (ESA(CB)) and a Means Tested component (ESA(IR)).

New Style ESA, this is the current version of the benefit and only has the Contributions based component.

If you are only receiving ESA(CB) or NS ESA, then moving in with your partner will have no effect on your ESA.

If you are receiving ESA(IR) in part or in whole then any income, your partner's pension for example and any savings and assets will effect your ESA(IR).

I would get face to face advice from a trained advisor who can explain how your benefits will actually be affected if you join your households. See

advicelocal.uk/

Gordon

Hi Laura

You will want to do as Gordon suggests and speak to a specialist welfare advisor. They should have knowledge of what you can do if your partner refuses to assist you. I have attached a link to see if you can find one in your area. advicelocal.uk/

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