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5 years 2 months ago #244749 by Mr Roy
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Hello Again Folks....
I have just recieved a Letter to tell me that I can now apply for my Pension on the 30th of June. However, I am a bit concerned that if I do, will this affect my Wife's ESA and P.I.P. allowances which are ongoing for 5 Years ATM....and will it put us in danger of the dreaded " Universal Credit " as it's going to be a " Change of Circumstances "....Any advice would be helpful.....Thanks.....
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I have just recieved a Letter to tell me that I can now apply for my Pension on the 30th of June. However, I am a bit concerned that if I do, will this affect my Wife's ESA and P.I.P. allowances which are ongoing for 5 Years ATM....and will it put us in danger of the dreaded " Universal Credit " as it's going to be a " Change of Circumstances "....Any advice would be helpful.....Thanks.....
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5 years 2 months ago #244754 by Gary
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Hi Mr Roy
It will not affect your PIP but may affect your wife's ESA but it would depend on what type of ESA your wife receives.
The difference is that legacy ESA was one benefit consisting of two eligibility criteria, one based on the claimant's NI Contribution history (Contribution Based ESA) and the other on their personal circumstances (Income RelatedESA). To answer your question we would need to know what type of ESA your wife receives.
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It will not affect your PIP but may affect your wife's ESA but it would depend on what type of ESA your wife receives.
The difference is that legacy ESA was one benefit consisting of two eligibility criteria, one based on the claimant's NI Contribution history (Contribution Based ESA) and the other on their personal circumstances (Income RelatedESA). To answer your question we would need to know what type of ESA your wife receives.
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5 years 2 months ago #244755 by Mr Roy
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She is in the Support Group, and will be for the next Five Year.....
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5 years 2 months ago #244756 by Mr Roy
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Sorry, the previous reply was posted in error ( Too Soon please ignore )...My Wife recieves Income Related ESA, and is in the Support Group and will be for the next 5 Years, at which time she will be 65 Years old. Hope that helps.......Thank You
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5 years 2 months ago #244758 by Gary
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Hi Mr Roy
Is it Income Related ESA (IR ESA) or Contribution Based ESA (CB ESA), the reason for asking is if it is CB ESA then you going on to SP will not affect her ESA.
www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/eligibility
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Is it Income Related ESA (IR ESA) or Contribution Based ESA (CB ESA), the reason for asking is if it is CB ESA then you going on to SP will not affect her ESA.
www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/eligibility
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5 years 2 months ago #244759 by Mr Roy
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Thank You Gary......
Just reading your reply there, am I right in thinking I would be better off NOT applying for my Pension until my Wife reaches 65 Years old ( or whenever date she is entitled to a Pension ) rather than actually, triggering a claim for a " Change in Circumstances ".. and possibly getting dragged into the " Universal Credit ". sinkhole......Thank You.....
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Just reading your reply there, am I right in thinking I would be better off NOT applying for my Pension until my Wife reaches 65 Years old ( or whenever date she is entitled to a Pension ) rather than actually, triggering a claim for a " Change in Circumstances ".. and possibly getting dragged into the " Universal Credit ". sinkhole......Thank You.....
Mr Roy..
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