ESA CB on UC

starlight33

Hello. If getting ESA IR and CB what happens on UC to the CB bit. I believe it's 138.50? Do thar still get paid as a separate payment as well as the UC? A bit confused as I read somewhere that this gets paid as a separate payment and then read that no, it is deducted off the UC so you don't get a separate payment. Thanks.

Kimmy87

When someone is on both CB & IR ESA, upon migration to UC the IR ESA ends and is replaced by UC, the CB ESA converts automatically into New Style ESA.

You will still be in the Support Group for NS ESA & automatically receive the UC equivalent (LCWRA).

NS ESA will be paid separately from UC, fortnightly at a rate of £276.40.

This will be deducted in full (598.68) from each UC payment.

As UC is a monthly benefit and ESA weekly, the numbers may look wrong- but are correct.

Don't panic if you get a letter mentioning Fit Notes, work coaches etc. The letter is a generic letter, assuming the claim is a brand new one and not a transfer from the old ESA. Most of it won't apply to your claim.

You will need a commitments interview for NS ESA this is just a formality, your commitments will be to keep them updated with any changes. If a face to face is booked, you can ask for a phone call instead as a reasonable adjustment.