Hi, my name is janiedoll!

janiedoll
janiedoll Community member Posts: 2 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
I am currently receiving PIP and Employment and Support Allowance.  I am still employed but have been on long term sickness.  If my employer offered me a package to retire early, would I still be eligible for ESA?

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  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,122 Championing
    Hi @janiedoll

    A very very big welcome to you this mourning.

    I had to take early retirment about 4yrs ago due to ill health.

    I have been on esa for a few yrs now.

    My wife works full time as well & we have a young family.

    Please please let me know if you would like further info/advice/support ?????

    Thanks.
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    Hi janiedoll and welcome

    Is there a possibility that you may be able to return to work ?
    Which ESA group are you in ?
    Is your employer still paying you SP ?

    Simply put If nothing changes with your health condition then you will continue to be eligible for ESA under the terms that you first claimed it

    CR
     
  • janiedoll
    janiedoll Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you both for your reply.  

    steve51, did you have a pension scheme at your work and did your early retirement have an impact on that?

    CockneyRebel, my condition is degenerative so I won't be returning to work.  I am on the income related group I think and yes, I still have an income from my employer.

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