a theoretical question

idvi

based on this thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/34656413#Comment_34656413


what would happen if someone on income based esa moves in with someone on income based jsa?

i know couples rates for jsa and essa are £100.95 a week or something, bit what happens if they are both on different benefits?

suelees1

The amount the law says you need to live on as a couple is £102.75 plus your additional ESA component (because you passed your WCA).

Your partner probably doesn't need to continue signing on as it's likely you can claim for him/her. Just bear in mind they'd no longer get the NI credits though

idvi

suelees1 wrote: »

The amount the law says you need to live on as a couple is £102.75 plus your additional ESA component (because you passed your WCA).

Your partner probably doesn't need to continue signing on as it's likely you can claim for him/her. Just bear in mind they'd no longer get the NI credits though

a partner can be on a joint esa claim even if they arent sick?

suelees1

yes they can

suelees1

idvi, I've just looked at another of your posts in the link you gave which also has another link in it !!

If you're still on DLA mid rate care and someone moves in with you you'll lose your severe disability premium which should currently be paid with your ESA. However your partner to be could then claim Carers Allowance so you'd also get the carers premium paid

idvi

suelees1 wrote: »

idvi, I've just looked at another of your posts in the link you gave which also has another link in it !!

If you're still on DLA mid rate care and someone moves in with you you'll lose your severe disability premium which should currently be paid with your ESA. However your partner to be could then claim Carers Allowance so you'd also get the carers premium paid

yeah i know, cheers

it was theoretical more than anythin, no lady wanting to move in here

im stll amazed a couple can claim esa when only 1 of them is sick :eek:

divastrop

It was the same when it was income support, it's not a recent development.

idvi

isnt this quite bad?? the healthy partner has no incentive to find a job (if they are happy to live off benefits)

surelyits time limited or something?

divastrop

idvi wrote: »

isnt this quite bad?? the healthy partner has no incentive to find a job (if they are happy to live off benefits)

surelyits time limited or something?

They have to go for a work-focused interview every 6-12 months. Well, they did on IS, don't know about ESA.

merlin68

But not if they get carers allowance.

idvi

just seems like a big hole in the system to me. why cant they be made to sign on? what reason is there? government way of keeping unemployment figures down?
(obviously unless they are claiming carers)