ESA(C) and CA

Cpt.Scarlet

That is an option although I think you would get more on ESA, if you go to your CAB or local Welfare Rights office, they should be able to give a projection for each option.

50Twuncle

This is important !1!

21twinkle wrote: »

"if" this new rule gets implemented - what will be the required break between periods of esa - before being allowed to reapply ?
The cannot just say "only 12 months allowed" - is that per lifetime ?

HB58

21twinkle - as I understand it (and things will probably not become totally clear until/unless the law is passed) people will be able to reclaim contributory ESA again 6 months after the previous claim ended (or if their condition has worstened) but only if employees NI has been paid during the qualifying period. Time in the WRAG counts, time spent in the support group will be ignored. The rule will be a total 365 days on contributory ESA and then goodbye. People on a very low income will still be able to claim income related ESA.

It doesn't matter for how many years one has paid NI in the past, it is the specific qualifying period only that counts. I think this is something like the tax year before the tax year in which you are claiming - but I am sure someone will be along to correct that. clearly, if one has been ill or retired during this period the qualifying criteria cannot be met.

This is exactly what some of us have been making a fuss about for so many months. Unfortunately, too many people are only now becoming aware of it. If you feel this is wrong, start e-mailing as many Lords as you can to try and get it changed!

50Twuncle

HB58 wrote: »

21twinkle - as I understand it (and things will probably not become totally clear until/unless the law is passed) people will be able to reclaim contributory ESA again 6 months after the previous claim ended (or if their condition has worstened) but only if employees NI has been paid during the qualifying period. Time in the WRAG counts, time spent in the support group will be ignored. The rule will be a total 365 days on contributory ESA and then goodbye. People on a very low income will still be able to claim income related ESA.

It doesn't matter for how many years one has paid NI in the past, it is the specific qualifying period only that counts. I think this is something like the tax year before the tax year in which you are claiming - but I am sure someone will be along to correct that. clearly, if one has been ill or retired during this period the qualifying criteria cannot be met.

This is exactly what some of us have been making a fuss about for so many months. Unfortunately, too many people are only now becoming aware of it. If you feel this is wrong, start e-mailing as many Lords as you can to try and get it changed!

This appears to be just another badly thought out money saver - from the Tories - picking on those that they think cannot fight back !!

RetiredOne

Cpt.Scarlet wrote: »

Perhaps if you had explained your situation more clearly from the outset you would already have your answer.

Assuming you are still eligible for ESA(CB) and you qualify for ESA, then you'll get either £94.25 for the WRAG or £99.85 for the Support Group, the former will be limited to one years entitlement. From this they will deduct £30 for your pension.

The Carers Premium is not payable as no one is receiving an Income Based benefit.

As it is your wife receiving the CA, it will not be affected by you receiving ESA(CB).

thanks for useful information

50Twuncle

So to confirm.....
If I put in a claim for ESA(C) - and this is accepted - My wifes CA will be unaffected ?
And - since I am not eligible for ESA (I) - CP will not be paid ?

50Twuncle

21Twinkle wrote: »

So to confirm.....
If I put in a claim for ESA(C) - and this is accepted - My wifes CA will be unaffected ?
And - since I am not eligible for ESA (I) - CP will not be paid ?

Could someone please confirm - the above
Since I am getting conflicting advice from this forum
- RetiredOne says YES - we can claim both
- Others say NO, it will be taken off my ESA (C) £ for £
Thanks

Cpt.Scarlet

See post #15

50Twuncle

Cpt.Scarlet wrote: »

See post #15

Thanks - that is what I thought/hoped
ESA 50 being filled in now !!