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1 week 6 days ago #307535 by Holysmoke
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Good evening all,
I apologise in advance if I have missed the obvious but I am trying to get organised before completing the age mixed group migration form from ESA to UC.
I note others have used the citizens advice advisors for help.
I am in the group which I think is known as low capability for work group of ESA and am in receipt of PIP also. My husband receives his state pension and AA.
When we complete the migration form, will it ask all the questions re health and inability to do certain activities or because I was in the indefinite period group for EESA following an assessment, I am curious what will be expected of us to submit a claim.
Secondly, is it better to submit the claim nearer to the migration deadline?
Thank you for reading and for your patience if my questions appear unintelligent.
HS
I apologise in advance if I have missed the obvious but I am trying to get organised before completing the age mixed group migration form from ESA to UC.
I note others have used the citizens advice advisors for help.
I am in the group which I think is known as low capability for work group of ESA and am in receipt of PIP also. My husband receives his state pension and AA.
When we complete the migration form, will it ask all the questions re health and inability to do certain activities or because I was in the indefinite period group for EESA following an assessment, I am curious what will be expected of us to submit a claim.
Secondly, is it better to submit the claim nearer to the migration deadline?
Thank you for reading and for your patience if my questions appear unintelligent.
HS
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1 week 6 days ago #307563 by latetrain
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Hi Holysmoke
Your question was perfect but outside the remit of the forum.
I come across mixed aged couples quite frequently, we cannot give you a definitive answer as we do not have all the facts such as the age of your partner, mixed aged couples rules changed on the 15th May 2019.
I have assumed your partner reached State Pension age after 15/05/19 , I have also assume ESA is in your name, you are in the WRAG and you have received migration letter. When you apply for UC as your partner receives AA you should get the LCWRA element of UC, do you care for your partner, if you do then you should be eligible to claim carer element, you may also claim the Housing element if you pay rent and a couples element, UC will then deduct money coming into the household such as state pension and any occupational or private pension.
If your claim is complicated then I would not leave it near the deadline, you should be eligible for transitional protection.
Gary
Your question was perfect but outside the remit of the forum.
I come across mixed aged couples quite frequently, we cannot give you a definitive answer as we do not have all the facts such as the age of your partner, mixed aged couples rules changed on the 15th May 2019.
I have assumed your partner reached State Pension age after 15/05/19 , I have also assume ESA is in your name, you are in the WRAG and you have received migration letter. When you apply for UC as your partner receives AA you should get the LCWRA element of UC, do you care for your partner, if you do then you should be eligible to claim carer element, you may also claim the Housing element if you pay rent and a couples element, UC will then deduct money coming into the household such as state pension and any occupational or private pension.
If your claim is complicated then I would not leave it near the deadline, you should be eligible for transitional protection.
Gary
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3 days 23 hours ago #307933 by Holysmoke
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Thank you Gary.
Your assumptions were correct. I am 64 and my husband 70. ESA in my name.
Regarding the UC form for migration, will we be required to answer all the health related questions?
I spoke to CA and they have questioned why we are not in receipt of pensioners premium. We have recently had a back pay for disabled premium but no response from DWP re what pensioner premium is and whether we are entitled. Is disabled premium the same as pensioner premium?
Thank you in advance.
Your assumptions were correct. I am 64 and my husband 70. ESA in my name.
Regarding the UC form for migration, will we be required to answer all the health related questions?
I spoke to CA and they have questioned why we are not in receipt of pensioners premium. We have recently had a back pay for disabled premium but no response from DWP re what pensioner premium is and whether we are entitled. Is disabled premium the same as pensioner premium?
Thank you in advance.
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1 day 20 hours ago #308033 by latetrain
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Hi Holysmoke
As you are in receipt of ESA, the pensioner premium is paid if you or your partner have reached pension age. It cab be awarded in addition to any severe disability premium or carer premium that may be payable.
I would get CA to check it out for you, as you may be eligible for a backdate, you also need to sort it out before you apply for UC due to Transitional Protection.
Gary
As you are in receipt of ESA, the pensioner premium is paid if you or your partner have reached pension age. It cab be awarded in addition to any severe disability premium or carer premium that may be payable.
I would get CA to check it out for you, as you may be eligible for a backdate, you also need to sort it out before you apply for UC due to Transitional Protection.
Gary
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