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6 years 2 months ago #226250 by dave-rv
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Hi Folks
I plan to move house to a neighbouring council (from Liverpool to Sefton), but keep receiving conflicting information as to how this will effect my claim. There will be no other changes that might affect my claim. Is anyone able to help answer my questions?
I am in the ESA Support Group (contribution based). I was migrated from Incapacity Benefit, and still receive a transitional payment from this. I receive no other benefits.
1. Is this a simple change of address, or will I be forced onto Universal Credit?
2. If I’m transferred to Universal Credit, will this be as a new claim and will I have to undertake a full medical assessment? (When I spoke to the DWP they said no, but other sources say yes, as it will be a new claim.)
3. I’ve read Universal Credit is only for means tested benefits, but my current ESA is contribution based. I understand there is a new-style ESA, but this is limited to one year.
4. If I’m transferred to Universal Credit, how will this affect my benefit? (The DWP said it “I shouldn’t see much change”, and my transitional payment will still be paid.)
I really want to move, but if it means a medical assessment and reduction in benefits, then possibly not!
Many thanks
Dave
I plan to move house to a neighbouring council (from Liverpool to Sefton), but keep receiving conflicting information as to how this will effect my claim. There will be no other changes that might affect my claim. Is anyone able to help answer my questions?
I am in the ESA Support Group (contribution based). I was migrated from Incapacity Benefit, and still receive a transitional payment from this. I receive no other benefits.
1. Is this a simple change of address, or will I be forced onto Universal Credit?
2. If I’m transferred to Universal Credit, will this be as a new claim and will I have to undertake a full medical assessment? (When I spoke to the DWP they said no, but other sources say yes, as it will be a new claim.)
3. I’ve read Universal Credit is only for means tested benefits, but my current ESA is contribution based. I understand there is a new-style ESA, but this is limited to one year.
4. If I’m transferred to Universal Credit, how will this affect my benefit? (The DWP said it “I shouldn’t see much change”, and my transitional payment will still be paid.)
I really want to move, but if it means a medical assessment and reduction in benefits, then possibly not!
Many thanks
Dave
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6 years 2 months ago #226254 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Will address change push me on to Universal Credit
Dave
If you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA then this will not be transferred to Universal Credit, UC is an Income Related benefit so only ESA(IR) claims will be migrated. Nor will you be transferred to New Style ESA.
If you need to claim any of the benefits that come under the UC umbrella when you move, Housing Benefit would be the obvious one, then this can only be done by a claim for UC.
Gordon
If you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA then this will not be transferred to Universal Credit, UC is an Income Related benefit so only ESA(IR) claims will be migrated. Nor will you be transferred to New Style ESA.
If you need to claim any of the benefits that come under the UC umbrella when you move, Housing Benefit would be the obvious one, then this can only be done by a claim for UC.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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