Should I get disabled element of ESA?

chezybelle

I suffer from fibromyalgia.me. hyperthyroidism. Acaphalic migraine.and endometriosis.I have 4 children 21.19.15.11 

Lasian_Alumni

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chezybelle

Hi @Lasian_Scope
I receive esa and pip at the minute waiting to hear back from my pip review but was wondering if I should be getting a disabled element of esa 

poppy123456

chezybelle said:

Hi @Lasian_Scope
I receive esa and pip at the minute waiting to hear back from my pip review but was wondering if I should be getting a disabled element of esa 

As you say you live with your children and the eldest one is 21 then unless he/she reacieves a qualifying benefit of either DLA mid/high rate care or PIP daily living then unfortunately you're not eligible for this Severe diability premium. Once of the many criteria of this is you live alone or your classed as living alone. Living with a 21 year old i'm afraid doesn't class you as living alone.

chezybelle

My 21 year old and 19 year old don't live with me but my husband does so that counts me out thanks for your help

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @chezybelle, and a belated welcome! Just to add to the above, you might like to check out the online benefits calculator to see if there's anything else you may be eligible for.