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1 year 8 months ago #279657 by Aragorn
Retiring on to state pension and ESA stopping what do I do? was created by Aragorn
Hi all. I will be retiring in three months and at present my wife and I get ESA an PIP enhanced and enhanced mobility each. My wife is 5 years younger and get her own ESA. I have been told my ESA will stop at my retirement date and because my wife is 5 years younger than me I will not receive pension credit. what do I do about paying housing benefit etc when my ESA finishes. Any help gratefully received
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1 year 8 months ago #279664 by Gordon
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Aragorn
Your wife would need to claim UC with the Housing Element.
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Your wife would need to claim UC with the Housing Element.
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1 year 8 months ago #279692 by Gary
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Hi Aragorn
Make sure your wife claims UC before you reach state age especially if she is in receipt of the support group, this is a mistake many mixed age claimants make and loose over £1,000.
When your wife applies for UC she should go straight on to the LCWRA without having to go through the 13 week assessment period.
If there is a break in your claim even by one day then your wife will have to go through the assessment period and complete a WCA form.
Gary
Make sure your wife claims UC before you reach state age especially if she is in receipt of the support group, this is a mistake many mixed age claimants make and loose over £1,000.
When your wife applies for UC she should go straight on to the LCWRA without having to go through the 13 week assessment period.
If there is a break in your claim even by one day then your wife will have to go through the assessment period and complete a WCA form.
Gary
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