I've a pension of which I can draw £11.000 tax free. I claim ESA + PIP, will this affect my claims?

maryob

I have a pension of which I can draw £11.000 tax free, as I claim ESA and Pip will this affect my benefit's claim.

maryob

I am on income based ESA so do you know by.how much, because I owe my sister £1000 for my mobility scooter and I have credit card debt of £ 4000 I want to pay off. Thanks for your reply

calcotti

Any capital over £6000 reduces your income based ESA by £1 for every £250, or part thereof, over £6000. 

Do you have an option to take a partial withdrawal of the tax free lump sum?

maryob

Sorry I am only just answering I have just worked out how to see your reply. I have a friend visiting tonight who works for a bank who can look at all the paperwork, thanks so much for your help