Claiming pension whilst in support group.

BrianC
BrianC Online Community Member Posts: 16 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
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. 

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    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

    CR

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