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move from Income-based to Contribution-based esa

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  • dave030445
    dave030445 Posts: 1,001 Forumite
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    dmg24 wrote: »
    The amount you receive at the moment is roughly the amount you would be eligible for on IB ESA. If you receive this amount from another source, you will not be eligible for IB ESA.
    what all my benefits or just the esa
  • dmg24
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    dave030445 wrote: »
    what all my benefits or just the esa

    All your benefits.
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  • dave030445
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    what child tax credit aswell and dla
  • dmg24
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    No, not DLA, the benefits awarded for you and your wife. On DWP letters it will tell you 'the amount you need to live on'. This is what you need to work out.
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  • dave030445
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    they say £104 per week
  • dmg24
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    dave030445 wrote: »
    they say £104 per week

    You need to add your allowable housing costs to that, plus any premiums you get due to your DLA (but not including your DLA).
    Gone ... or have I?
  • dave030445
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    dmg24 wrote: »
    You need to add your allowable housing costs to that, plus any premiums you get due to your DLA (but not including your DLA).
    dont think i get any DLA premiums
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,099 Forumite
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    dave030445 wrote: »
    dont think i get any DLA premiums

    Do either of you receive DLA?
    Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
    50p saver #40 £20 banked
    Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
  • dave030445
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    sh1305 wrote: »
    Do either of you receive DLA?
    yes i get dla
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,099 Forumite
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    dave030445 wrote: »
    yes i get dla

    What rates?
    Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
    50p saver #40 £20 banked
    Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
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