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Employment and Support Allowance Uprating.

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Silver925
Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Courageous
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello,
I watched The Autumn Statement yesterday.  It said Universal Credit and other benefits were to rise by 6.7% next year.  I just read a tread from Benefits and Work which said 1.  All reassessments for ESA will no longer go ahead unless claimant has a change in health condition or is suspected of fraud. 2. It doesn't mention 6.7% uprating for ESA or JSA.  I have looked for it on the internet and it only says for UC and other disability benefits but doesn't say for ESA.  Is the uprating of 6.7% for ESA as well as not mention anywhere. Also confused about what it says on Benefits and Work about reassessments.  Thank You for any replies.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,677 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2023
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    The 6.7% uprating is for all benefits. 8.5% for State Pension. Local Housing allowance is also increasing for those that privartely rent their home.
    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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  • Silver925
    Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Courageous
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    Hello,
    Thank You for your reply.  It only mentions UC and other benefits which ESA doesn't seem to be on the list which makes it so confusing.  Thanks for clearing that up for me.  
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,677 Disability Gamechanger
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    No problem. When benefits uprate in April, it always applies to all benefits, not just UC.
    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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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,720 Disability Gamechanger
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    Some benefits by law have to increase by Septembers CPI rate, but next years 6.7% rise as this years 10.1% applies to almost all benefits inc ESA
    2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡

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  • Silver925
    Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Courageous
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    Thank You for your reply.
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