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Esa Income Related Top Up
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5 years 3 months ago #246367 by sandrabrown87@live.co.uk
Esa Income Related Top Up was created by sandrabrown87@live.co.uk
Hi,
I have been in the ESA Support group since 2015 and receive contribution based. My question is now that my savings are under £6000 can I now apply for the Income related top up?
It seems unfair that because you have worked that contribution takes precedence and excludes you from additional help . Thanks
I have been in the ESA Support group since 2015 and receive contribution based. My question is now that my savings are under £6000 can I now apply for the Income related top up?
It seems unfair that because you have worked that contribution takes precedence and excludes you from additional help . Thanks
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5 years 3 months ago #246378 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Esa Income Related Top Up
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Do you mean £6600 as the capital limit for Income Related ESA is £16,000?
Providing you meet the criteria for ESA(IR) you can ask to be financially assessed for the top-up. ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See
Asset and savings rule for ESA(IR)
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
If you think that you qualify, contact the DWP office dealing with your claim and ask for an ESA3 to be sent, this captures your financial situation.
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
In case you are not aware, your real name appears to be showing in the forum, if you want to change this then follow the instructions in the following FAQ
My full name is showing, how can I stop it?
Do you mean £6600 as the capital limit for Income Related ESA is £16,000?
Providing you meet the criteria for ESA(IR) you can ask to be financially assessed for the top-up. ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See
Asset and savings rule for ESA(IR)
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
If you think that you qualify, contact the DWP office dealing with your claim and ask for an ESA3 to be sent, this captures your financial situation.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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