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5 years 9 months ago #238020 by Jazz

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Partner is on esa with SDP and pip high high and I am on UC assessment stage and pip high high we have just moved in together.

My partner is about to make a joint claim, should I withdraw my UC claim so that he still keeps his legacy benefits.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

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5 years 9 months ago #238038 by Gordon

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Jazz

One of you will need to close their claims, ESA or UC as there can only be one Income Related benefit claim in a couple.

I'm not sure your partner can be added to your UC claim as they are receiving the SD Premium but I am not 100% certain of this as it is a slightly unusual situation.

Your PIP awards are not a factor.

You should put your information into one of the online benefit calculators to understand what you would receive as a couple with both options.

www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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5 years 9 months ago #238096 by Jazz

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Thank you for your reply Gordon,

I will have a look tomorrow.

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