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2 months 2 weeks ago #295518 by Mikey
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I was recently awarded PIP - Daily Living Component (Enhanced Rate). I am also in receipt of Income Related ESA (Support Group). I recently received a text message from DWP informing me that I am to be paid arrears of Severe Disability Premium - which will subsequently lead to regular weekly payments of this benefit. However, I am slightly concerned. Information on the gov.uk website states that to be awarded Severe Disability Premium a person must be in receipt of the disability premium or income-related ESA and one other qualifying benefit which includes PIP Daily Living Component. However, the gov.uk website also states that to be awarded the Enhanced Disability Premium a person must be in receipt of the disability premium or income-related ESA and one other qualifying benefit which includes PIP Daily Living Component (Enhanced rate). I am currently in receipt of PIP - Daily Living Component (Enhanced Rate). Could you confirm if I should be receceiving the Severe Disability Premium OR the Enhanced Disability Premium? There is a difference in the rates of pay for each of those benefits. I’m worried that I may have been over-paid – therefore I would have to pay any over-payment back.
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2 months 2 weeks ago #295535 by David
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Hi Mikey,
You can receive both the Severe Disability Premium and the Enhanced Disability Premium at the same time.
In your case as you get the Enhanced rate of PIP and don't have a carer looking after you. You didn't mention a carer.
There is further information in this useful BenefitsandWork guide.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/esa
David
You can receive both the Severe Disability Premium and the Enhanced Disability Premium at the same time.
In your case as you get the Enhanced rate of PIP and don't have a carer looking after you. You didn't mention a carer.
There is further information in this useful BenefitsandWork guide.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/esa
David
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2 months 2 weeks ago #295603 by Mikey
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No; I don' t have a carer.
Thank you but you've missed my point.
It's all about my correct benefit entitlement and the amount I'm being paid - or being over paid? Is there a number I could ring to conform my entitlement? I don't wish to have to repay money for a mistake made by DWP.
Thank you but you've missed my point.
It's all about my correct benefit entitlement and the amount I'm being paid - or being over paid? Is there a number I could ring to conform my entitlement? I don't wish to have to repay money for a mistake made by DWP.
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2 months 2 weeks ago #295608 by David
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Replied by David on topic PIP & Severe Disabiliity Premium
Hi Mikey,
Yes you can phone ESA on Telephone: 0800 169 0310.
See details from DWP website below:
Existing benefit claims
Call the appropriate number for your benefit to:
discuss a claim you’ve made
tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about a change in your circumstances, for example if you start working or your income changes
ask to get communications in an alternative format, such as braille, large print or audio CD
You’ll need your National Insurance number when you call any of these numbers.
Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Income Support, Incapacity Benefit or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Telephone: 0800 169 0310
Textphone: 0800 169 0314
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0310
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Welsh language: 0800 169 0207
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
David
Yes you can phone ESA on Telephone: 0800 169 0310.
See details from DWP website below:
Existing benefit claims
Call the appropriate number for your benefit to:
discuss a claim you’ve made
tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about a change in your circumstances, for example if you start working or your income changes
ask to get communications in an alternative format, such as braille, large print or audio CD
You’ll need your National Insurance number when you call any of these numbers.
Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Income Support, Incapacity Benefit or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Telephone: 0800 169 0310
Textphone: 0800 169 0314
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0310
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Welsh language: 0800 169 0207
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
David
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