PIP, UC, ESA and LCWRA

Nira123

Hi

Looking for advice please 

Currently receive : 

Enhanced PIP, both elements 
UC
ESA (have over 20 years paid into the system but had to give to work due to ill health, so I assume contribution based?)
As of today, also receive LCWRA 

I have no savings and live alone is social housing 

Is there anything else I may be entitled too now? I read something about a disability premium being automatically added to ESA but I’m finding it confusing to understand 

Any help greatly appreciated 

poppy12345

The ESA you're claiming is New style ESA which is a contributions based benefit only. The disability premiums are only payable when claiming Income Related ESA. They are not payable on UC either. Therefore, you're not entitled to any disability premiums.

The only other benefit that maybe possible is Council Tax reduction, if you're named on the council tax bill.

See linking regarding disability premiums. https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums

Going forward your UC will include the LCWRA element £354.28/monmth and your ESA you will be placed into the Support Group which will increase your ESA to £117.60/week.

The ESA will continue to be deducted from your UC but the amount will increase to £509/month deduction.