Will I lose my PIP if I go on ESA?

nini1963

Hi can anyone help me I have been sent a form about my esa to fill in I am on pip and was asking do they take in to account that I am on pip and the other question is do they send everyone to a assessment when they send esa form's out thanks Nigel

Dotty123

No pip has nothing to do with it yes everyone got esa assessment mines in tribunal just got to wait fill it in ,if fail do mandatory reconsideration if fail go tribunal if fail you stop getting esa 

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @nini1963, being on PIP will not affect the outcome of ESA as they are two separate benefits with PIP not being means tested it is possible to claim both. The majority of people go for an assessment. I hope this helps!

nini1963

Thanks for answering my questions can I ask is it easier to stay on esa then pip 

poppy123456

HI,

I wouldn't take anything for granted for either of them. Always treat every review as a new claim and make sure you send evidence to support your claim.

Dotty123

You don’t lose pip going for esa assessment your esa stops till they decide your pip continues unless they tell you 

poppy123456

Dotty123 said:

You don’t lose pip going for esa assessment your esa stops till they decide your pip continues unless they tell you 

That's not correct. Your ESA continues until a decision is made and it will only stop if you're found fit for work. People claim ESA successfully without any problems at all but we rarely hear about those good stories. People will always post the bad stories.

PIP has nothing to do with ESA.

nini1963

Can anyone tell me I'm going for a assessment in the next few weeks if they take me off esa will my pip be taken away from me thanks Nigel

poppy123456

nini1963 said:

Can anyone tell me I'm going for a assessment in the next few weeks if they take me off esa will my pip be taken away from me thanks Nigel

PIP and ESA are completely different benefits so no you won't lose your PIP if you're found fit for work.

nini1963

Thanks poppy for answering my question

nini1963

Hi can anyone help me if I have all the evidence about my arthritis in my spine Will they say I'm fit for work thanks nigel

poppy123456

It's not about a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect your ability to do any type of work and this is what you'll be assessed for.