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- nasus
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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106762 by nasus
ESA change from contribution based to income based was created by nasus
Is it true that when the contribution allowance of ESA runs out after a year and you live with a partner/husband with an income of more than £235 a week that you will not receive any income based ESA at all?
Last edit: 10 years 9 months ago by bro58.
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- bro58
10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106768 by bro58
Hi n,
The criteria is if your partner works 24 hours/week or more :
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Depending on your personal circumstances an income of £235/week would probably preclude you also, under the "means test".
See also : Asset rule for ESA(IR)
Of course, the 365 day limit to payment of CB ESA, only applies if in The WRAG, and not the SG :
12 Month Limit for ESA(CB)
bro58
Replied by bro58 on topic ESA change from contribution based to income based
nasus wrote: Is it true that when the contribution allowance of ESA runs out after a year and you live with a partner/husband with an income of more than £235 a week that you will not receive any income based ESA at all?
Hi n,
The criteria is if your partner works 24 hours/week or more :
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Depending on your personal circumstances an income of £235/week would probably preclude you also, under the "means test".
See also : Asset rule for ESA(IR)
Of course, the 365 day limit to payment of CB ESA, only applies if in The WRAG, and not the SG :
12 Month Limit for ESA(CB)
bro58
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10 years 9 months ago #106772 by Gordon
We cannot give detailed personal advice.
Under normal circumstances a couple's income, after tax, National Insurance, and half of any contribution to a personal or occupational pension (this is not a complete list), is deducted £ for £ from any ESA(IR) that is payable, I believe that there is disregard for some of the monies which may be applicable.
If the amount of ESA(IR) exceeds the deductions then the difference will be paid to the claimant
If the ESA(IR) is fully eroded, e.g. your income after deductions is more than the payable ESA(IR), then no payments will be made and the claim will be closed.
You can get a better idea if this will affect you by using one of the online benefit calculators such as Turn2Us.org.
We always recommend that members get face to face advice from a trained advisor where financial matters are being discussed.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic ESA change from contribution based to income based
nasus wrote: Is it true that when the contribution allowance of ESA runs out after a year and you live with a partner/husband with an income of more than £235 a week that you will not receive any income based ESA at all?
We cannot give detailed personal advice.
Under normal circumstances a couple's income, after tax, National Insurance, and half of any contribution to a personal or occupational pension (this is not a complete list), is deducted £ for £ from any ESA(IR) that is payable, I believe that there is disregard for some of the monies which may be applicable.
If the amount of ESA(IR) exceeds the deductions then the difference will be paid to the claimant
If the ESA(IR) is fully eroded, e.g. your income after deductions is more than the payable ESA(IR), then no payments will be made and the claim will be closed.
You can get a better idea if this will affect you by using one of the online benefit calculators such as Turn2Us.org.
We always recommend that members get face to face advice from a trained advisor where financial matters are being discussed.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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- bro58
10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106774 by bro58
Replied by bro58 on topic ESA change from contribution based to income based
Hi n,
The only way to be absolutely sure that you were not entitled to any IR ESA would be to request an ESA 3 Financial Assessment Form from The DWP, when you are nearing the time of exhausting your 365 days payment of CB ESA in The WRAG.
Sample ESA 3 Form
This : Benefits Calculator might help.
bro58
The only way to be absolutely sure that you were not entitled to any IR ESA would be to request an ESA 3 Financial Assessment Form from The DWP, when you are nearing the time of exhausting your 365 days payment of CB ESA in The WRAG.
Sample ESA 3 Form
This : Benefits Calculator might help.
bro58
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