incapacity benefit

mo1_2

i dont get the fact that it seems they gonna take people off i.b. and put them on something else that is means tested,ive worked all my life and paid n.i. now when i need it,im gonna be told no because my husband works,ive paid this is my own working life ?

McKneff

If you are on IB you will be moved over to ESA which is Employment support allowance.
Which is exactly the same thing as Ib but you get more support to get well and get back to work if possible.

Where do yu get the idea it will be means tested from?

You need to ring up the DWP and get it explained to yu properly, I guess you are listening to well meaning friends who dont know what they are talking about either.

mo1_2

i thought i was means tested,is it not?

dmg24

McKneff wrote: »

If you are on IB you will be moved over to ESA which is Employment support allowance.
Which is exactly the same thing as Ib but you get more support to get well and get back to work if possible.

Where do yu get the idea it will be means tested from?

You need to ring up the DWP and get it explained to yu properly, I guess you are listening to well meaning friends who dont know what they are talking about either.

Those on CB ESA in WRAG will be transferred to IB ESA (if they are eligible) after six months. I am not aware whether those who have been transferred from IB will receive transitional protection or not?

healy

McKneff wrote: »

If you are on IB you will be moved over to ESA which is Employment support allowance.
Which is exactly the same thing as Ib but you get more support to get well and get back to work if possible.

Where do yu get the idea it will be means tested from?

You need to ring up the DWP and get it explained to yu properly, I guess you are listening to well meaning friends who dont know what they are talking about either.

ESA will be means tested after 12 months once this is brought in.

CouponWoman

mo1 wrote: »

i dont get the fact that it seems they gonna take people off i.b. and put them on something else that is means tested,ive worked all my life and paid n.i. now when i need it,im gonna be told no because my husband works,ive paid this is my own working life ?

I know what you mean, come next year you will be transferred to esa and benefit will last for 12 months as you know. ( Unless you are one of the chosen few who will be placed on the support group.)

Then you will be assessed on your income as to whether you can still receive any benefit, you can bet your life that anyone with a working partner won't get any benefit. This will lead to real financial hardship for many people.

mo1_2

yes that was what i meant,i didnt explain myself properly,im begining to wonder why ive paid 40 years of n i

dmg24

mo1 wrote: »

yes that was what i meant,i didnt explain myself properly,im begining to wonder why ive paid 40 years of n i

For your pension and the benefits you have received to date?

tanith

mo1 wrote: »

yes that was what i meant,i didnt explain myself properly,im begining to wonder why ive paid 40 years of n i

Have you not had full use of the NHS throughout those 40yrs?

McKneff

We're all in the same boat missus, we all pay them and take our chances.

I'd rather pay them for 40 years and then still be healthy enough for work rather than be ill
and have to claim IB, wouldnt you

mo1_2

no your taking it the wrong way,i understand what u mean,but i thoufgt as well i was paying so as when i needed sick pay i would get it,i was only making a comment,i know how good the nhs is.