Inform PIP and ESA now i am married

TimKK
TimKK Community member Posts: 12 Listener
edited July 2023 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
I have just got married but she has not moved in yet. That will be in a few weeks time.

I am on pip and esa.

Do I need to inform pip and esa people that I have got married?

Thank you for helping out

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    No, getting married is not a change of circumstances that needs to be reported. When she moves in if any part of your ESA is Income Related then you'll need to report the changes to them.

    Your PIP will remain the same and you do not need to report the changes to them.

    Does she claim any benefits herself? If so, which ones exactly?
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    Hello @timkk

    Just wanted to comment and say congratulations on your marriage! :) I hope it was a lovely wedding day.
  • TimKK
    TimKK Community member Posts: 12 Listener
    Thank you for your kind comments, means a lot :smile:

    She does not claim, she is working
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    TimKK said:
    Thank you for your kind comments, means a lot :smile:

    She does not claim, she is working

    Is your ESA Income Related or contributions based/new style?
  • TimKK
    TimKK Community member Posts: 12 Listener
    It is income based
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    That means when she moves in with you, you need to report the changes to ESA. If she works more than 24 hours per week your Income Related ESA will end. If she works less than 24 hours per week then £20/week of earnings will be disregarded, anything more than this will reduce your ESA £1 for £1.

    If any part of it is contributions based this will not be affected. It would be worth you using a benefits calculator and putting both your details into it to see if there's any entitlement to Universal Credit. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator

    If you're unable to use the calculator then i'd advise you to speak to a local advice agency for a full benefits check on your joint circumstances.

  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited July 2023
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  • TimKK
    TimKK Community member Posts: 12 Listener
    Thank you for all your help
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,925 Championing
    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to help @TimKK. How are you feeling about everything at the moment?  :)

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