ESA and PIP at the same time?

lifeofbrian2015 · 11 June 2018 at 1:31AM

I have been off work due to mental health and getting ESA (income related). Someone I know who is disabled said she gets both ESA and PIP, is that right? I looked at the criteria for PIP and I'd say I definitely qualify, but would it replace my ESA or put it at risk if I apply for PIP too?

NeilCr · 11 June 2018 at 3:25AM

You can claim ESA and PIP at the same time. They are two separate benefits.

poppy12345 · 11 June 2018 at 7:12AM

lifeofbrian2015 wrote: »

I have been off work due to mental health and getting ESA (income related). Someone I know who is disabled said she gets both ESA and PIP, is that right? I looked at the criteria for PIP and I'd say I definitely qualify, but would it replace my ESA or put it at risk if I apply for PIP too?

Relevant evidence would be needed to support a claim. They very rarely contact anyone for evidence, the onus is on you to make sure you send it with the claim form.

TELLIT01 · 11 June 2018 at 7:15AM

PIP would not reduce or stop ESA. On the contrary, receipt of PIP may actually entitle the claimant to additional supplements on ESA.

beanielou · 11 June 2018 at 9:44PM

Yes, you can claim both.

JayWalker · 13 June 2018 at 2:33AM

Yes. One is meant to compensate for the costs of your disability, the other for being out of work and unable to seek employment.
Collect your evidence, ask for a form and start building the pack you're going to send them.

ESA and PIP at the same time?

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