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Claiming pension whilst in support group.
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BrianC
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Hi everybody I do hope I find you well (relatively).
I have a financial question for anyone who has been in this situation.
I have just been put into the support group and would like to know if I can claim my occupational pension at the same time without it affecting my esa/pip/uc (or whatever they are calling it today).
I can remember that in the forms they do ask if you are claiming or waiting to hear from an occupational pension, I fail to see what difference this would make or maybe it does have some bearing on your benefits.
Please could anybody advise me or tell me where I can find this information.
Many many thanks
Brian.
I have a financial question for anyone who has been in this situation.
I have just been put into the support group and would like to know if I can claim my occupational pension at the same time without it affecting my esa/pip/uc (or whatever they are calling it today).
I can remember that in the forms they do ask if you are claiming or waiting to hear from an occupational pension, I fail to see what difference this would make or maybe it does have some bearing on your benefits.
Please could anybody advise me or tell me where I can find this information.
Many many thanks
Brian.
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Hi Brian
Your pension has no effect on PIP
If your ESA is contribution based then the first £85 pw will be ignored.
I am unsure but I think then £1 is deducted for every £2 I will get back to you on this.
Your pension may also affect HB and CT, if applicable you must notify them
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