Moving home New laws January 2019

aylasnan

Am I right in thinking under the change of law this month, that as an ESA support group claimant with SDP entitlement, I can now move to a full UC area and continue to claim housing benefit? Also, will I still recieve SDP with my new claim? 

poppy123456

That is correct as from 16th January 2019 those claiming SDP will not be able to claim UC until transitional support protection is in place later this year. If you move your current benefits will not be affected. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/10/made

aylasnan

Fantastic. Thankyou.

charlie79

I claim SDP but waiting for home assessment does this apply to me . I amin a support group as well. Sorry to intrude but I would appreciate any advise

poppy123456

Yes, it applies to everyone that claims SDP. You won't be able to claim UC until transitional support protection is in place.

charlie79

THE 3 YEARS OF MY ESA HAS RUN ITS CAUSE IN OCTOBER WOULD I HAVE CLAIM UC OR WOULD MY ESA CARRY ON

poppy123456

Your payments will continue, unless you're found fit for work. As you claim SDP you can't claim UC anyway.

charlie79

YOUR A STAR THANK YOU FOR THAT

poppy123456

You're welcome

charlie79

EVEN THOUGH IM DOING ASSESSMENT NOW WILL I HAVE TO BE REASSESSED IN OCTOBER AS WELL

poppy123456

They can re-asses you at anytime. The time scale they give you doesn't mean anything, which i why they never put the time scale on decision letters.