ESA success

Buster

Congratulations on the award.

If this was a new claim then the SG component is payable from week 14 of the claim.

In principle she should be entitled to the Enhanced Disability Premium because she is now in the SG, however, this is only payable is also entitled to Income Related ESA either in part or in whole. If she is currently receiving Contribution Based ESA then she may be entitled to an ESA(IR) top-up to her ESA(CB), this will dependant on her household income, savings and assets, and any hours that a partner works (if she has one). See

Asset rule for ESA(IR)

24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)

If she thinks she is eligible for ESA(IR) and is not currently receiving it, she should contact the DWP and ask for an ESA3 form to be sent out, this captures her financial information to check her eligibility.

Gordon