Will my ESA be affected if I take my occupational pension?

gismo
gismo Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited June 2021 in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
Will my esa be affected if I take my occupational pension 

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    For contribution based ESA you will have a reduction of 50% of any pension income over £85/week.

    For income based ESA any pension income will be deducted from ESA in full.
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    Hi @gismo

    This is a confusing one isn't it but I hope @calcotti has demystified how receiving your pension would affect your ESA.  This Citizens Advice webpage gives more details about ESA and pensions, should you need it.

    Just to let you know, I've moved your thread to our ESA category and amended the title to make it easier for others to spot.

    Take care and if you have any more questions, please give us a shout.  

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