Claim ESA and Child Benefit/Tax Credits?

Joogs

I have recently became a parent to a beautiful new born baby and am wondering how this will affect my benefits.

I am unable to work and am currently waiting to attend a tribunal to appeal an ESA medical I failed late last year.

I spoke with someone from the CAB but they were not 100 per cent sure if I could claim ESA (if I win the appeal) and Child Benefit/Tax Credits.

I would appreciate any advice/help.

Kind regards,
Joogs

rogerblack

Child benefit is not related to anything else (unless you're earning over 44k or so), claim it.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/keep-up-to-date/changes-affect/family-change/new-baby.htm - may be useful.

Foxy

i currently am in receipt of child tax credits child benefit and esa with no problems and all declared so cant see a problem HTH

Joogs

Foxy wrote: »

i currently am in receipt of child tax credits child benefit and esa with no problems and all declared so cant see a problem HTH

Hi, are you on the full amount for ESA or the appeal rate?

Thanks,
J

missmontana

Foxy wrote: »

i currently am in receipt of child tax credits child benefit and esa with no problems and all declared so cant see a problem HTH

Me too, haven't had a medical yet tho.

Are you a lone parent? Would you be able to claim Income Support instead of ESA?