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Benefits, so confusing!
PurpleBanana
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My partner is claiming contributory-based ESA. Would he be entitled to DLA (well it's PIP now for new claimants) or is that only for income-related ESA?
Also I was wondering since he isn't on income-related ESA, am I able to work without it affecting his benefit? Or would it even out so if I'm earning a certain amount that would get taken off his benefit or working a certain amount of hours?
I am reading up and researching but it can be a bit confusing at times, especially when you're looking for something specifically.
Thank you, We're both new to this and would really appreciate some help, thanks.
Also I was wondering since he isn't on income-related ESA, am I able to work without it affecting his benefit? Or would it even out so if I'm earning a certain amount that would get taken off his benefit or working a certain amount of hours?
I am reading up and researching but it can be a bit confusing at times, especially when you're looking for something specifically.
Thank you, We're both new to this and would really appreciate some help, thanks.
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I know, but I'm asking because he is claiming contributory-based ESA, can he claim PIP too?0
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PurpleBanana wrote: »I know, but I'm asking because he is claiming contributory-based ESA, can he claim PIP too?
Yes he can work and still get PIP.
Also you can work as much as you want and earn as much as you want. As your wages don't effect his CB ESA or his PIP
Yours
CalleyHope for everything and expect nothing!!!
Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin0 -
Yes he can claim PIP..as it' a non means tested benefit household income doesn't affect it, neither does claiming ESA cont.
If he is on ESA cont this is restricted to 365 days unless he is in the support group.0 -
Yes you can as you work still get PIP.
Also you can work as much as you want and earn as much as you want.
Yours
Calley
True but unless he is in the SG the claim will end after 365 days...
He would then have to claim for IR ESA but that claim will be affected by any income the partner brings in.0 -
True but unless he is in the SG the claim will end after 365 days...
He would then have to claim for IR ESA but that claim will be affected by any income the partner brings in.
Poppie,
You are indeed correct.
And thanks for reminding me of that LOL!!! I no longer deal with ESA for my ex husband. So tend to forget the little extra bits.
Yours
CalleyHope for everything and expect nothing!!!
Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin0 -
Thanks everyone for your replies, they're very much appreciated.
He is indeed in the support group, my fault I forgot to mention.0 -
PurpleBanana wrote: »Thanks everyone for your replies, they're very much appreciated.
He is indeed in the support group, my fault I forgot to mention.
we should have asked and not assumed!!!
Yours
CalleyHope for everything and expect nothing!!!
Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin0
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