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1 week 1 day ago #304407 by deosil
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I've been on ESA Support group for a long time due to mh struggles, and have recently been given UC LCWRA as well. The changes coming in 2028/29 says that ESA support group will change to Unemployment Insurance and will be a time limited benefit. And it says that UC LCWRA will be a component of PIP, but I don't receive PIP currently and I'm afraid I'm going to lose everything and it's made me scared. Would it be a good idea to try and claim PIP now or wait till everything changes in the future? I'm a bit confused and scared about it all to be honest.
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1 week 20 hours ago #304419 by BIS
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Hi deosil
We can't tell you what to do here. You have to do what is best for you, but if you have been in LCWRA for a long time, you might want to consider applying for PIP now, regardless of any changes that are coming in the future. Applying for PIP can feel arduous, but you have time to look at the guides here and see if you want to claim now or later.
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We can't tell you what to do here. You have to do what is best for you, but if you have been in LCWRA for a long time, you might want to consider applying for PIP now, regardless of any changes that are coming in the future. Applying for PIP can feel arduous, but you have time to look at the guides here and see if you want to claim now or later.
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1 week 19 hours ago #304422 by smc
You are not alone in your concerns. Many who claim ESA/UC are not eligible for PIP so are worried about what will happen when the changes eventually apply to exisiting claimants. One of biggest problems at the moment is lack of information, how it will all work and the details are very scant.
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I've been on ESA Support group for a long time due to mh struggles, and have recently been given UC LCWRA as well. The changes coming in 2028/29 says that ESA support group will change to Unemployment Insurance and will be a time limited benefit. And it says that UC LCWRA will be a component of PIP, but I don't receive PIP currently and I'm afraid I'm going to lose everything and it's made me scared. Would it be a good idea to try and claim PIP now or wait till everything changes in the future? I'm a bit confused and scared about it all to be honest.
You are not alone in your concerns. Many who claim ESA/UC are not eligible for PIP so are worried about what will happen when the changes eventually apply to exisiting claimants. One of biggest problems at the moment is lack of information, how it will all work and the details are very scant.
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1 week 17 hours ago #304436 by deosil
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Hi BIS. Thank you so much your reply and held. I really do appreciate it. I should have explained that I'm being transferred from ESA support group to UC LCWRA but I'm receiving both currently and my ESA support group payment is deducted from my UC LCWRA so I haven't been receiving UC LCWRA very long. I'm really sorry I didn't explain, I just get confused and anxious with everything.
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1 week 17 hours ago #304437 by deosil
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Hi SMC. Thank you so much for your reply. You're right, It is a difficult time for everyone who receives support and it just makes me sad to be honest. Not knowing what will happen and what exactly is going on is very worrying for us all.
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4 days 21 hours ago #304497 by BIS
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Hi deosil
Don't worry. My reply still remains the same. You have a lot on right now with the migration process, but when that is sorted, you may want to consider applying for PIP - not because of future changes, just because you may be eligible. However, you have to do what feels right for you.
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Don't worry. My reply still remains the same. You have a lot on right now with the migration process, but when that is sorted, you may want to consider applying for PIP - not because of future changes, just because you may be eligible. However, you have to do what feels right for you.
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