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PHI and ESA

I am currently in reciept of ESA - income based, and DLA. My problem is that I have also been accepted for PHI through my employer. My first payment came through as taxed and NI payed, also it was not 75% percent of my wage as promised, but less than half.

The issue I face is whether or not this affects my ESA. I have read many posts on this and it seems to be a very gray area. I realy would be grateful if anyone can help with this issue.

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  • Just a thought perhaps your 1st payment was only for part of a month?
    As for esa and phi im not sure,but as its income based and phi is income then maybe?
  • NASA_2
    NASA_2 Posts: 5,571 Forumite
    PHI will be taken fully into account for ESA(IR) and will reduce it penny for penny.
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