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Enhanced Disability Premium

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digital_2022
digital_2022 Community member Posts: 7 Listener
edited May 2023 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi Guys

I just need help i am on legacy benefits ESA support group also receiving PIP daily living I live with partner who has limited leave to remain in UK and not eligible for benefits. While searching on the internet, i found out that i may be eligible for Enhanced Disability Premium but gov.uk says it should be included automatically. Could you please check the attached benefit award calculation as i cant see if its included in my award.

Thank you 
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
    edited May 2023
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    The Enhanced Disability Premium is also referred to as the Disability Income Guarantee which you can see is included in your ESA calculation. (I have no idea why ESA usually call it the Disability Income Guarantee.)

    I note however that the EDP/DIS is being applied at the couple rate despite your partner not being eligible for benefits and I think that may be incorrect (but I am not sure).
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • digital_2022
    digital_2022 Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Hi calcotti,

    Thanks for your reply it is still confusing if you enhanced Disability Premium rates they are £19 for single person and £27 as couple but they awarded £25 not sure how they calculated the disability income guarantee
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,227 Disability Gamechanger
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    digital_2022 said:
    Hi calcotti,

    Thanks for your reply it is still confusing if you enhanced Disability Premium rates they are £19 for single person and £27 as couple but they awarded £25 not sure how they calculated the disability income guarantee

    That letter includes the old rates before the increase. The new rate for Enhanced disability premium is £27.90/week.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    digital_2022 said:
    Hi calcotti,

    Thanks for your reply it is still confusing if you enhanced Disability Premium rates they are £19 for single person and £27 as couple but they awarded £25 not sure how they calculated the disability income guarantee
    As poppy says, the letter you posted shows the rates for 2022 (as stated on it).
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • digital_2022
    digital_2022 Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Thanks a lot guys
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