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3 years 9 months ago #249327 by percey
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Hello,
I'm seeking advice regarding a possible change in circumstances as I plan to move home. I'm currently receiving income related ESA and I'm hoping to downsize and move out of area. I'm worried about the process of going from ESA to universal credit and whether that will trigger a reassessment.
It's a big stressor for me all round, as I've needed to move for a long time but have felt unable to manage the move. However, I'm bracing myself to move on. Any advice about the transition process when on benefits and notifying the DWP and possible issues with this would be gratefully received.
Thanks.
I'm seeking advice regarding a possible change in circumstances as I plan to move home. I'm currently receiving income related ESA and I'm hoping to downsize and move out of area. I'm worried about the process of going from ESA to universal credit and whether that will trigger a reassessment.
It's a big stressor for me all round, as I've needed to move for a long time but have felt unable to manage the move. However, I'm bracing myself to move on. Any advice about the transition process when on benefits and notifying the DWP and possible issues with this would be gratefully received.
Thanks.
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3 years 9 months ago #249334 by Gordon
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I assume you are moving to a different Local Authority and will, therefore, have to make a new claim for Housing Benefits.
Just to confirm, you are not receiving the Severe Disability Premium which shows as "money because you are severely disabled" on the ESA letters, if you are then you are barred from claiming UC and can make a new claim for HB.
Being transferred should not trigger a reassessment unless you are actually due for one, however, you will need to chase the DWP to migrate your current award across as this is done manually and can take a while.
Thee most important thing when doing the transfer is to make sure that UC know that you have an existing ESA award so that you avoid any overpayment from receiving payment from both of the benefits.
I assume you are moving to a different Local Authority and will, therefore, have to make a new claim for Housing Benefits.
Just to confirm, you are not receiving the Severe Disability Premium which shows as "money because you are severely disabled" on the ESA letters, if you are then you are barred from claiming UC and can make a new claim for HB.
Being transferred should not trigger a reassessment unless you are actually due for one, however, you will need to chase the DWP to migrate your current award across as this is done manually and can take a while.
Thee most important thing when doing the transfer is to make sure that UC know that you have an existing ESA award so that you avoid any overpayment from receiving payment from both of the benefits.
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3 years 9 months ago #249423 by percey
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Hello Gordon,
Thanks for your reply. I have a further related query regarding moving. I don't claim housing benefit as I own my home. I need to sell to downsize and find somewhere easier to manage, but I'm also hoping to release some equity at the same time to enable the purchase of items which I currently can't afford, to make my life easier; for example a new bed, fridge and possibly a cheap second hand car. There is a possibility that the equity released wiill be more than £6000. My aim is to use anything over £6000 to buy those items. How is this likely to viewed by the DWP?
Thanks for your reply. I have a further related query regarding moving. I don't claim housing benefit as I own my home. I need to sell to downsize and find somewhere easier to manage, but I'm also hoping to release some equity at the same time to enable the purchase of items which I currently can't afford, to make my life easier; for example a new bed, fridge and possibly a cheap second hand car. There is a possibility that the equity released wiill be more than £6000. My aim is to use anything over £6000 to buy those items. How is this likely to viewed by the DWP?
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3 years 9 months ago #249444 by Gordon
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If you do not need to claim Housing Benefit then there should be no reason why you would need to transfer to Universal Credit when you move unless you would receive more on UC than you currently do.
I can't give you a definitive answer re your spending any equity that you might receive from the sale of your current house, the final Decision will lie with a Decision Maker. The things that you mention should be considered as reasonable purchases the key issue you may need to deal with is showing that you have not made the purchases with the intention of continuing to receive your benefits.
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If you do not need to claim Housing Benefit then there should be no reason why you would need to transfer to Universal Credit when you move unless you would receive more on UC than you currently do.
I can't give you a definitive answer re your spending any equity that you might receive from the sale of your current house, the final Decision will lie with a Decision Maker. The things that you mention should be considered as reasonable purchases the key issue you may need to deal with is showing that you have not made the purchases with the intention of continuing to receive your benefits.
Gordon
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