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How Much Would I Get

Ricky93

So as some people know on here I’m currently in process of manage migrating from ESA SG to UC. I get income based ESA I was getting 318.10 fortnightly which works out to £636.20 a month.

I’ve used a benefit calculator and it says that I can get 809.64 monthly is this true! I’m just happy with what I was receiving from ESA originally. I don’t want take money away from people who deserve it more than I do.

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Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984807#Comment_984807

Yeah I don’t receive the Severe Disability Premium only the Enhanced one, I don’t have PIP either as never applied to them

Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984813#Comment_984813

I’m not to sure then to be honest

Ricky93

From what I’ve just researched anyone who is on Enhanced Premium or not will be better off whereas those on Severe Premium might be less

Kimi87

That's true, anyone on ESA with EDP is better off on UC.

Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984834#Comment_984834

Also for those who are unsure if your on it on your most recent thing on ESA that states your reward if it says Disability Income Guarantee then that is the enhance premium that’s what I found out. I didn’t actually know this until my mum looked it up for me as it’s been so long since I had my reward letter. People probably already knew this but I just wanted to mention it in case it does help someone.

Quick question Kimmy, when the benefits go up in April will that still apply to those of us that have migrated

Kimi87

Yes you will get the increase in April.

It does apply to the first full assessment period after April 5th.

My AP is 26th to 25th so the increase applies to my April- May AP with payment 2nd June.

I still get 12 payments at the higher rate, I just have to wait a bit longer for it to start 😊

Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984837#Comment_984837

When will my AP be I find out what I get on the 9th and then paid on the 13th so I don’t know how to work it out

Kimi87

Your AP will be written on your payment statement.

Going by your payment date, did you claim on 7th February?

If so your AP would be the 7th-6th each month.

You would see the increase in your May 13th payment.

Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984852#Comment_984852

yeah I did the online application on the 7th. Thank you for all your help Kimmy your a star

Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984882#Comment_984882

If your ESA statement mentions "disability income guarantee," it means you are likely receiving the enhanced disability premium, as this term is typically used to indicate that you are in the support group of ESA and therefore eligible for the higher premium amount.

that’s what I read somewhere

Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984885#Comment_984885

Yes SDP is a lot more as I think it’s aimed at those with conditions are worse. Mine is EUPD also causes me to self harm, ADHD, Dyslexia and Severe Anxiety where I can’t be around people I don’t know in person as it causes me to rip at the skin on my arm with my nails, if anything changes my day the same happens unfortunately leading to my anger to erupt.

I hated the WCA when I had it years ago as I had the assessor looking at all my scars so not looking forward to another one when it happens again lol

Ricky93

I’m not that knowledgeable when it comes to all this stuff, I find it all rather confusing and overwhelming to be honest

Ricky93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/984826#Comment_984826

just checked my most recent ESA letter and yeah I’m on Enhanced Premium. I’m not very good with words due to dyslexia lol