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4 years 3 months ago #254919 by lochpike
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Hi
Can anyone tell me if this information is definitely correct.
If you are single claiming irESA and a new partner moves in who does not receive any benefits you don't have to claim UC.
If this is the case I should be able to claim ESA for my new partner who has had to give up work due to her own illness and the DWP can't force you to claim UC.
I don't want to lose half my old benefit because I will have no transitional protection.
Many thanks
Mick
Can anyone tell me if this information is definitely correct.
If you are single claiming irESA and a new partner moves in who does not receive any benefits you don't have to claim UC.
If this is the case I should be able to claim ESA for my new partner who has had to give up work due to her own illness and the DWP can't force you to claim UC.
I don't want to lose half my old benefit because I will have no transitional protection.
Many thanks
Mick
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4 years 3 months ago #255042 by Gary
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Hi NW
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No it is not correct, if you were claiming CB ESA then it would be correct.
IR ESA is a means tested benefit and therefore you need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the right amount of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). So if you have a new partner who moves in, then you need to report a change of circumstances, if not you will be hit with an overpayment and even benefit fraud.
www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/change-of-circumstances
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No it is not correct, if you were claiming CB ESA then it would be correct.
IR ESA is a means tested benefit and therefore you need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the right amount of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). So if you have a new partner who moves in, then you need to report a change of circumstances, if not you will be hit with an overpayment and even benefit fraud.
www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/change-of-circumstances
Gary
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4 years 3 months ago #255069 by lochpike
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Thanks Gary was just checking this as it does state what I have asked on the migration form on this site
If it is incorrect then the forms wrong ?
If it is incorrect then the forms wrong ?
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4 years 3 months ago #255212 by Catherine
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Hi Lochpike,
My understanding is the same as Gary's - but do give the DWP a ring to double check.
Catherine
My understanding is the same as Gary's - but do give the DWP a ring to double check.
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4 years 3 months ago #255326 by lochpike
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All sorted thanks,
Don't always rely on information given to you on forms or what people tell you seek professional advice.
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4 years 3 months ago #255327 by Gary
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Hi Lochpike
You say that it is all sorted, were we correct?
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You say that it is all sorted, were we correct?
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