couple both on contribution based ESA

Can someone please help?

If a couple are both entitled to contribution based ESA, placed in the support group are they entitled to an income based 'top up' as a couple if they are eligible for disability premiums?

So, as a couple claiming ESA contribution based each.
Both in support group
Both receiving PIP standard care, high mobility
No one claiming CA for either
Living alone
No savings/capital/assets
Pension of £30 a week

Calculator indicates 'yes' but DWP saying they reach their guarantee income so no premiums

Any helpful legislation/information?

Many thanks

Comments

  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,466
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    It was on a completely different matter, tax on savings interest, but I could not get clear information, as HMRC staff gave differing replies.


    I consulted our MP, who asked the question of the Treasury and sent me a copy of the signed response from someone in authority, suggesting I use it, should anyone dispute what the lady said.
  • benidorm59
    benidorm59 Posts: 188
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    Have they made a joint claim and filled out a ESA 3 and been refused? On paper they should be entitled to £42.55, Or more if the claim carers allowance, get under lying entitlement they will also get two carers premiums.
  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 16,326
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    Easiest way to find out is, as benidorm59 has suggested, for one of them to make a claim for IR benefit by completing an ESA3. There is certainly nothing to lose by doing so.
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