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5 years 8 months ago #217966 by vjenner

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Hi Guys, my husband gets contributions based ESA in support group and gets PIP, I work 16 hours and get PIP. However, my health is in fast decline (I have MS and ankylosing spondylitis) and I am struggling to work. If I stopped work would I be added on to his ESA claim or have to make a UC claim (we are in full service area). Many thanks

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5 years 8 months ago #217977 by Gordon

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Vix

Proving there is nothing else preventing your husband from being eligible for Income Related ESA such as your savings, see

Asset and savings rule for ESA(IR)

or other income such as a pension then he should be able to add you to his claim.

What awards of PIP do you both have? If you both have Daily Living awards and no one else lives with you then you should also be eligible for the couples rate of the Severe Disability Premium, about £120/week.

Put your information into one of the online benefit calculators to get a better idea of what you might receive.

www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Gordon

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