Hi, Can anyone clarify, is the partners assets taken in to account when applying for ESA, or is it just the claimant? And does this apply to the work related activity group and the support group, I have searched around and can't find a clear policy regarding this! Thanks.
That depends on whether you are getting contributary or income related ESA. Contributary is given to claimants who have made enough NI contributions in the last 2 full tax years, also to people being migrated from IB. Income-related ESA is paid to those who do not have enough NI contributions in the qualifying years and meet the means testing.
People on contributary ESA in the WRAG will be means tested after 365 days. Time in the Support Group is not limited
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