Hi, I have been in the ESA Support group since 2015 and receive contribution based. My question is now that my savings are under £6000 can I now apply for the Income related top up? It seems unfair that because you have worked that contribution takes precedence and excludes you from additional help . Thanks
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Do you mean £6600 as the capital limit for Income Related ESA is £16,000?
Providing you meet the criteria for ESA(IR) you can ask to be financially assessed for the top-up. ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See
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