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UC and assessment points
9 years 3 weeks ago #164609 by Gordon
I'm afraid you are you are confusing the benefits
Both UC and ESA require the claimant to score 15 points to be placed in the WRAG and to meet specific Descriptors to be placed in the Support Group.
PIP is a separate benefit from both UC and ESA and has it's own scoring system of 8 points for a Standard award and 12 for an Enhanced award.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic UC and assessment points
Con Cunningham wrote: Hi,
firstly I'm new to this site.
I have noticed that under Universal credit the points needed for an increased award due to limited capability is 15 yet under PIP or ESA it is 8 or 12 fro enhanced.
This does not seem right. Am I missing something?
I'm afraid you are you are confusing the benefits
Both UC and ESA require the claimant to score 15 points to be placed in the WRAG and to meet specific Descriptors to be placed in the Support Group.
PIP is a separate benefit from both UC and ESA and has it's own scoring system of 8 points for a Standard award and 12 for an Enhanced award.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
9 years 1 week ago - 9 years 1 week ago #165564 by slugsta
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Replied by slugsta on topic UC and assessment points
I'm afraid it is not possible to qualify automatically for either PIP or ESA via an award for the other benefit.
The criteria for ESA and PIP are very different (even where they appear to be similar). It is perfectly possible to qualify for enhanced rates of PIP and work full time!
When the time comes you will be assessed for each benefit separately and might even be required to have 2 face2face assessments
The criteria for ESA and PIP are very different (even where they appear to be similar). It is perfectly possible to qualify for enhanced rates of PIP and work full time!
When the time comes you will be assessed for each benefit separately and might even be required to have 2 face2face assessments
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
9 years 1 week ago #165748 by concunningham
Replied by concunningham on topic UC and assessment points
Thanks again.
your help is appreciated.
your help is appreciated.
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