ESA Contribution and Income related

Adrian_Scope

Best of luck @Al_leister. This does mean you should be entitled to a small amount of Universal Credit as well so I hope you are able to get it sorted quickly.
Please let us know how you get on or if we can help in any way. 

Al_leister

Again, thank you for all your help. The amounts Adrian advised are now being paid including a back payment. After deductions we will receive £157 per month more than before.
When I previously called the helpline that advises what benefits you are entitled to they wrongly  advised we were receiving all we were due. CRAZY
THANK YOU SCOPE 

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @Al_leister, I'm so glad things have worked out for you! 

Adrian_Scope

I've just spotted this @Al_leister. I'm so happy for you! I'm really glad you're now getting what you're entitled to and we were able to help you with it.

Al_leister

Thanks, Adrian 
It's a shame the government advice line can't give this information to people when they ask what they are entitled to:we are new to this so learning as we go.
Will now enquire about ESA income related top up as we may be able to receive help with dental and eye care costs. 
Best regards 

poppy123456

Al_leister said:

Thanks, Adrian 
It's a shame the government advice line can't give this information to people when they ask what they are entitled to:we are new to this so learning as we go.
Will now enquire about ESA income related top up as we may be able to receive help with dental and eye care costs. 
Best regards 

You won’t be able to  claim any more ESA on top of the contributions based you’re already receiving. This is because you’re claiming UC and this will be your top up because you’re receiving the LCWRA in with your monthly amount.

You will be able to claim free NHS treatment for dental, eye tests and prescriptions because you’re claiming UC with no earned income. Hope this helps. 

Adrian_Scope

Hi @Al_leister, as Poppy said you should be able to claim free NHS treatment as your earned income is below the threshold. At the bottom of your UC statement there should be a button that says 'Other support you may be able to get'. If you press that it will come up with a section showing your earned income in an assessment period and a table like the one I've copied below which will show you what you're entitled to in your situation.

Al_leister

Thank you for this, Adrian. 

Adrian_Scope

No problem @Al_leister, I hope it's helped.

Al_leister

The service provided by Scope is, without doubt, priceless and a moral imperative in the current political economic climate.
I hope Scope receive sufficient funding and donations to allow this great work to continue. 

Best regards 

Chloe_Alumni

This is so lovely to hear @Al_leister, thank you!

Adrian_Scope

Thank you @Al_leister, we really appreciate the feedback and I'm glad we've been able to help with your queries.