Hi, my name is lindylou2311!

lindylou2311

my partner is on contribution based esa (support group) and has been since 2012 when it changed from incapacity benefit,i am a student and only work casual, howewer we have received a letter asking him if he want to claim income related esa as he my be entitled to more money ,however it gives you the option to decline by ticking a reason ie my partner works more than 24 hours a week (which i dont often work that many hours hours its on average 24 for a month) if i have more than 16000 in bank which we dont  - i dont understand why we have been sent this and why cant we stay as we are im afraid if i accept we will be less off and if i decline due to working we may be penalised im confused please can someone advise

thespiceman

Hello @lindylou2311 Pleased to meet you welcome.

Sorry I do not know the answer to that question.

I am a member of the community champion team and just do meets and greets. Try to answer any queries if I can.

I am sure the community will know or one of our team will know.

Have you asked our helpline for advice.  As above 0808 800 3333.

Have a look at benefits advice posts and threads.

Hope that helps.

Take care

@thespiceman

Richard_Scope

Hi @lindylou2311

Welcome to Scope's community! It's great to have you here.  Just to get you started we have a How To Guide here, you can see all the latest posts here, jump in and get involved and don't worry we are a friendly bunch!  
If you need anything, just let us know.