SDP

beeman1200

If I  awarded Pip will I be able to apply for SDP

calcotti

if Daily Living part of PIP is awarded, SDP is paid with some other benefits so the answer depends both on whether you live alone (or only with other people getting a disability benefit) and what other benefits you are receiving.

beeman1200

I live alone get ESA in the support group and waiting for my PIP assessment and award

calcotti

Is the ESA income based ESA or new style ESA?

beeman1200

old ESA based on tax years 2013/2014

calcotti

In that case if you are awarded the Daily Living part of PIP and you live alone (or any other adults also have a relevant disability benefit) and nobody claims Carer's Allowance or the carer element of UC for looking after you you will be eligible for SDP to be included in your ESA calculation of any income based entitlement.

However you say your ESA award is based on 2013/2014 tax years so are you getting some income based ESA or just contribution based ESA?

beeman1200

contribution based ESA?

calcotti

You could be getting contribution based only, income based only or a mix of contribution based and income depending on your circumstances. How much do you get?

beeman1200

support group 262.60 every 2 weeks

calcotti

That means you are getting at least part based income based ESA in which case you will be eligible for SDP if the qualifying conditions apply.

beeman1200

good so will I have to tell ESA when I get my PIP award

calcotti

beeman1200 said:

good so will I have to tell ESA when I get my PIP award

They may contact you but you may as well prompt the process.

beeman1200

thank you waiting for PIP to respond to my PIP form