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Esa, pip and pregnancy

jada86
jada86 Community member Posts: 8 Connected
in Benefits and financial support
Hi, I’ve recently found out i am pregnant. It’s been quite a shock. I am unsure of what that means for me financially. I am single and live alone with my son. I am disabled and receive support group Esa and higher rate pip daily living and mobility. I was wondering if anyone knows if I will be forced to move over to universal credit  now and if I need to inform pip and Esa? Will I be able to just claim child benefit and child tax credit like I do already for my son? 

Many thanks 

jade 
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  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,883 Disability Gamechanger
    If you already claim Child Tax Credit and Child Benefit, you can add your newborn to these claims. You do not need to inform PIP or ESA either.

    Please be aware that you are going to be contacted by the end of 2024 and moved over anyway, which may be before you give birth. If this happens then any income-related ESA and Child Tax Credit will end and your UC award will include all relevant elements (including LCWRA as you are in the Support Group). Contributions-based ESA, Child Benefit and PIP will always remain separate.
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  • jada86
    jada86 Community member Posts: 8 Connected
    Thank you very much for the information 
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