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jlcmama1234
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I’m on esa in the support group and I claim for my partner also, we get £114 per week for our living expenses but if you claim on your own you get about £111 per week for one person is this right. I know when you claim as a couple you loose a few pounds but £3 difference a week that can’t be right.
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Hi,That's not Support Group rate, are you 100% sure you're in the Support Group? When did your ESA claim start?I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Ive been onit a few years now, the amount stated is what we as a couple get that’s not including money for being in support group. But I checked it out and know someone who gets the same as me for one person
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You'll need to ring DWP to check for sure what group you're in. If it's support group then for a couple this should be £177.50 per week.If your claim started after April 2017 then it could be WRAG, if it is then you won't receive any extra money. It will be £114.85 per week.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Its definitely support group, but the amount your saying is including the extra money for the support group but I mean because I claim for him as well I only get an extra £3 or £4 a week compared to claiming as a single person
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ESA couples rate is £114.85 + £38.55 for being in the support group + £24.10 enhanced disability premium couples rate = £177.50 per week.£114.85 is WRAG for those that started their claim after April 2017 and is also assessment rate.£111.65 is Contributions based.£128.45 is Support Group Income related (single person)I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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So do you think I’d be better off claiming as a single person.
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Not at all and i'm not sure why you think you would be. As i advised, you'll need to ring DWP tomorrow and find out why you're not receiving what you should be, if you're in the support group.
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You can't claim Income Related ESA as a single person why you're living with a partner.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Hi @jlcmama1234. As Poppy said, it sounds like you're not getting the correct amount. If you're able to, give them a call today to query why. Hopefully it can be resolved.Community Manager
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