Esa assessment phase and disability premium advice

Hi db,

The following extract from DM Guide Ch 44 @ 44037 2.1 reiterates that IR ESA Premiums can be paid during the ESA Assessment Phase :

"44037 ESA(IR) is paid for the claimant and any partner or partners. There is no amount for dependants. The applicable amount includes.

1.the claimant's personal allowance. This may include an amount for any partner or, in the case of a polygamous marriage, partners. (see DMG 44061). During the assessment phase the personal allowance is age related (see DMG 44058)

and

2. if appropriate

2.1 premiums

2.2 certain housing costs"

From :

44037 of DM Guide Ch 44.

bro58

Thank you. I have called and they are sending out the IS10 form.

Diane

Thank you I will check out your links.

Diane

Thank you so much. I have today heard (after completing the form you mentioned) that I have been awarded SDP and have backdated from start of my claim 31st october. This means I know get the basic allowance for single over 25 and SDP. My question is.... Should EDP £15.75 "Disability Guarantee" also be in payment? or just what I am getting now. I am on full PIP.
Thanks again
Diane