Don't have a clue what to do now

Lynne53
Lynne53 Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
After a year my husband has part of his PIP back and our sea is being reinstated. However, my husband is due to apply for Pension credit in November and my state pension is due on ,6th March next year.  I was told at Jobcentre that I could stay on ESA and not take pension.  If I have my pension and my husband has Pension credit do we lose our severe disability payments. The man at the Jobcentre was fixated on the fact that I haven't had a medical since starting on ESA. I have  not Benn asked to go for one I have never refused.  I am really afraid of making the wrong decision and being worse off.  Thank you for listening.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Hi,
    Pension Credit is one of the qualifying benefits for Severe Disability Premium, however just pension alone isn't. Hope this helps.
  • Lynne53
    Lynne53 Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
    It does help a lot, thank you.
  • Matilda
    Matilda Online Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    edited September 2017
    @Lynne53

    I suggest that you ask in Ask a Benefits Advisor category.  You could also phone the Age UK helpline.

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