Esa assessment phase and disability premium advice

DB

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The premiums are only paid if you are in receipt of Income Related ESA, it sounds as If you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA!

When you applied for ESA did you request that you be assessed for both types of ESA?

As you were previously receiving Carers Allowance you may have been placed on ESA(CB) as there is an exception to the normal Contribution rules if you were receiving CA.

You need to contact the DWP to find out whether your claim is ESA(CB) or ESA(IR) and if the former then ask to be financially assessed for ESA(IR). ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See

Asset rule for ESA(IR)

24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)

If you think that you are eligible for ESA(IR) then you need to request an ESA3 form which captures details of your finances and an IS10 form for the Severe Disability Premium.

Gordon

dyanburrell wrote: I am on income related ESA. Enhanced PIP care and mobility and live alone.

Not sure what to say or ask for. I find it difficult to talk to people but have to sort this out and writing would take to long.

Thanks
Diane

PS. What is wrong with my real name showing... Is that a problem I dont understand.

If you are already on ESA(IR) then you need to request an IS10 to establish that you are now living alone.

Gordon