I have a carer coming in whom claims carers allowance. Has this under payment effected me?

Dennis2

Hi I was on Incapacity and DLA Middle/High my Health got worse I get ESA/PIP High Rate. I have a carer coming in whom claims carers allowance. Has this under payment effected me?

Ami2301

Hi @Dennis2 welcome to the community!

I am unsure however there are very knowledgeable members in the community who will be in contact with you soon to advise.

Please let us know if you need any further help!

Dennis2

Thankyou Amy x

LiamO_Dell

Hi @Dennis2,

Is the underpayment you mention regarding the recent ESA underpayments that were announced recently?

If so, the Government has published a document on the ESA underpayments which might be of interest to you. They say:

"Largely between January 2011 and October 2014 some people receiving Incapacity Benefit and Severe Disablement Allowance had their claims converted to contributory ESA. However, the possibility of whether they may also have been entitled to income-related ESA was not considered for all cases. This means they may have missed out on the payment of premiums, such as the Enhanced Disability Premium."

I hope this helps. Do let us know if you have any other questions!

Dennis2

Thankyou I really don't know I am so poorly - just seen the news - how would one check or do they do it Automatically? Thankyou

poppy123456

Hi,

Based on that information it's difficult to advise. It totally depends on your circumstances. Living with a partner that works, capital/savings and other household income (not including what you stated above) how much ESA you receive, is it a single or joint claim? DWP will contact you if they think you maybe affected. Unfortunately, your poor health makes no difference to this underpayment that has affected 1000's of people.

mikehughescq

What you’re talking about is not the backdating of means-tested ESA alluded to ny @LiamO_Dell. You’re referring to SDP as part of your means-tasted ESA. The short answer is that having a carer on CA may well have denied you SDP. However, to answer definitely we’d need to know more about household composition and whether the CA the carer gets is in respect of their care for you or another person.

LiamO_Dell

Hi @Dennis2, in terms of the backdating of ESA, DWP are reviewing cases and it looks like they will contact you if a back payment is due. 

Dennis2

Oh thanks I have only had a carer approx 2 years