Carers Allowance Query ...

Bud

If your husband in receiving ESA(CB) then he won't receive CA as the two benefits overlap and as the ESA(CB) payment will be higher, only it will be paid, however, it will give an underlying entitlement to CA and should enable the payment of the Cares Premium, but only if your husband or you are receiving ESA(IR) either in whole or as a top up to your ESA(CB).

If you are not currently receiving any ESA(IR) then you may still be eligible subject to your personal circumstances. ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See

Asset rule for ESA(IR)

24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)

If the CA has been denied for another reason then post again with more information and we will do our best to help.

Gordon

Bud

I would contact them again to tell them that you are receiving PIP Daily Living, providing your husband has been providing the necessary care, it should be possible to make the CA claim from the same date as the PIP was awarded from.

Gordon