Want to say Thanks and ask 2 questions please

Dandelion

I cannot see any reason for the DWP to contact you after 12 months, a new ESA50 is usually issued about two months in advance of the re-assessment date, perhaps they thought you are subject to the 365 day limit, which you are not.

Mortgage Interest assistance is only available if you receive an Income Related benefit such as ESA(IR). You may be eligible for ESA(IR) as a top up to your existing ESA(CB) payments as you are, in principle, now eligible for the Enhanced Disability Premium. Your eligibility for ESA(IR) will depend on your household income, assets and savings and any hours that a partner works.

Asset rule for ESA(IR)

24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)

If you believe that you qualify, you should contact the DWP office that deals with your ESA and request an ESA3.

Gordon

Dandelion

As a general rule the house you live in, your primary residence to be exact, is not counted as an asset in regard to Income Related Benefits. For completeness, if you own a house but do not live in it or own other properties, then they will likely be treated as assets.

As far as I am aware there should be no problem in requesting an ESA3 now, other than the usual issues in getting the DWP do something that is to the claimants advantage

Gordon