?changes to esa payments

Tommo wrote:

So blimmin confusing...as I understand it if your stopped CB ESA you would be transferred over to IB ESA... ?

Income Related ESA is subject to a means test of assets (max. £16,000), income (deducted £1/£1 from ESA payment) and if relevant, hours worked by a partner (less than 24/w).

Asa result, many now receiving ESA(CB) in the WRAG will not be eligible for ESA(IR) at the end of the 12 months.

If you are currently receiving an IS top up with your IB, or ESA(IR) with your ESA(CB), then you have already satisfied the means test.

Gordon

Tommo wrote:

Thanks Gordon... So I'm classed as severely disabled.. live on my own.. no other income except DLA.. no assets except the roof over my head..no pension... plus I can't remember if I've been means tested... would I there for go into the IB ESA ??

All IB claimants will be moved to Contribution Based ESA. If you are in the WRAG for a year then you will be moved to Income Related ESA, subject to the means test, which it sounds like you would pass.

Gordon