ESA claim reinstated

sooootired

So your partner must be receiving Contribution Based ESA with an Income Related top-up.

You are asking for the ESA(IR) bit to be switched back to you, doing this leaves their ESA(CB) still in payment.

If they do not attend and their ESA claim is closed then they will not be able to make a new claim for ESA(CB) without working, possibly for two years or more. This would leave them entirely dependant on your claim.

They will not receive any NI Credits that count towards a full State Pension which could mean they receive a reduced pension when they reach State Retirement Age.

Lastly, when UC replaces your ESA(IR) they will be considered as Fit for Work and will have to go through a new WCA, however, they will not actually be paid for this as they will still be dependant on your claim.

Gordon

sooootired wrote: Thank you for explaining. However we are both on Income Related ESA

You can't be, only one person in a couple can claim Income Related ESA, one or both of you has to also be receiving Contribution Based ESA.

Gordon

petrocelli wrote: Forgive me for asking here, however, I thought they weren't allowed to do a home visit without notifying claimants in writing first...................could someone please clarify?

Many thanks
P:woohoo:

Yes, they need to give seven days notice in writing of an assessment appointment.

Gordon