What income level qualifies for ESA(IR)

David wrote: Can't seem to get a diffinative answer to this
for a couple on ESA(CB) at what level of income will qualify for ESA(IR) ?

Perhaps the easiest thing would be if you put your information in to one of the online benefit calculators.

www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Gordon

David wrote: Tried that, result showed ESA(IR) comprising EDP and SDP couples rate.
This is my dialema. I was under the impression that I needed to have an element of ESA(IR) to claim the premiums which I currently don't have, just ESA(CB) SG
for both of us. so I am totally confused.

As I explained previously, your entitlement for ESA(IR) will be calculated on the basis of you receiving the Premiums if you are eligible for them, they will then look at whether your household income, savings and assets and hours that a partner works would prevent the payment of the ESA(IR).

I believe you mentioned a pension, so this will be deducted £ for £. If you have any other income then this will also be deducted. If the net amount of ESA(IR) is less than your current ESA(CB) payments then the ESA(IR) won't be paid, if it is still more then the difference will be paid.

Gordon

David

Based on what you have posted this is what I calculate

£114.85 - Couples Personal Allowance
£ 36.20 - Support Group
£ 22.60 - Couples Enhanced Disability Premium
£123.70 - Couples Severe Disability Premium
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£297.35
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£218.60 - 2 x ESA(CB) SG
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£ 78.75
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£ 30.00 - Pension
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£ 48.75
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My guess is that they are not taking the SDP into account.

Gordon