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dunkley M
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5 years 3 months ago #224409 by dunkley M

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In early October '18 I informed the DWP of a change in my circumstances, being, savings/capital over £6000. Its taken three months for a response and they have reduced my ESA from £147.75 per week to £110.75 per week (support group). They haven't mentioned when it will go up again so can I assume that when my savings go below the £6000 disregard, and provided I submit the necessary proof, paperwork/statements, then will it go up again ??? Many Thanks

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5 years 3 months ago #224417 by Gordon

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dunkley M

If they have reduced your ESA by £47 per week then you must have more than £16,000, this being the case then you have lost your entitlement to Income Related ESA and the benefits that it passports such as free prescriptions.

If you receive Housing Benefit then you need to contact your Local Authority as well.

Once your savings are below £16,000 and you can show that your expenditure was reasonable then your ESA(IR) will be reinstated although it will still be reduced until your savings are below £6000.

Gordon

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