Living As A Couple

Creepy_Crawlies

My partner is thinking about moving in with me and I was wondering how this would effect our benefits.

I currently recieve Income Support, Child Benefit, Child Tax Credits, and he recieves ESA [Work Related].

Would we do a joint ESA claim? Also would I still be entitled to Child Benefit and Child Tax Credits?

blobbydoodaah

use this calulator... it should work out everything

http://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/startcalc.aspx?e2dwp=y

dealer_wins

If its £1 a week less dont let love get in the way of that £1!!

allen35

In a joint claim for ESA you would receive £142.45, your HB/CTS would be the same and also you would still receive CB/CTC at the same rate.

You would need to inform both your Council and tax credits of the change in circumstances, be aware your tax credits will probably stop for a few weeks until the new award is being processed.

Total reduction in income should be £31.10 per week but do understand it is cheaper to live together based on not needing to heat 2 homes, CT on 2 homes and cooking for a family, TV Licence, electricity etc,

zagfles

dealer_wins wrote: »

If its £1 a week less dont let love get in the way of that £1!!

Yes but if it's £2 reconisder your plans

Creepy_Crawlies

allen35 wrote: »

In a joint claim for ESA you would receive £142.45, your HB/CTS would be the same and also you would still receive CB/CTC at the same rate.

You would need to inform both your Council and tax credits of the change in circumstances, be aware your tax credits will probably stop for a few weeks until the new award is being processed.

Total reduction in income should be £31.10 per week but do understand it is cheaper to live together based on not needing to heat 2 homes, CT on 2 homes and cooking for a family, TV Licence, electricity etc,

Thanks for the great information, appreciate it.