What other benefits am I entitled to?

petethesteam

I am currently claiming CB ESA. I have no savings and my only income is the ESA? Am I entitled to any other benefits? I would also like to be considered for IR ESA but don't know how to go about it?

nannytone_2

need more informstion.

do you have a partner?
who do you live with?

it makes no difference if you are on conts based or income based ESA,
if it is your only income your entitlement to benefits/services is identical your conts based ESA can get an income based top up if thats what your entitlement is

petethesteam

Thank you!

Am I entitled to anything else? My ESA payments are £99pw?

BigAunty

petethesteam wrote: »

Thank you!

Am I entitled to anything else? My ESA payments are £99pw?

If you were on Job Seekers Allowance, this would be £71.00 for those 25 and over (£57 if younger) so you get significantly more than the unemployed.

A person on ESA either gets contribution based or income based ESA depending on their tax/NI contributions over the previous couple of tax years, not both.

You can double check your entitlements on the Turn2us online benefit calculator.

If you have mobility or care needs, you may qualify for Disability Living Allowance - see the Direct Gov website for the criteria.

McKneff

You need to answer Nannytone's 2 questions before anyone can give you any meaningful advice