£326 Cost of Living Payment. Am I eligible?

Silver925
Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Contributor
edited July 2022 in Benefits and income
Hello,
I am in the Support Group for IR ESA.  I get the Enhanced disability premium. I think I might get some CB ESA with a top up.  Is the Enhanced premium a top up? I just wondered if I get both CB and IR ESA will I be eligible for the £326 payment or is it just people on IR only. I say I get both as I get £10 Christmas Bonus too.

Thanks for any replys

Comments

  • Silver925
    Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Contributor
    Hello again,

    I just forgot to ask, If part of my ESA is CB and part IR, will I be moved to UC sometime in the future?

    Sorry for so many questions

  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    Silver925 said:
    Hello again,

    I just forgot to ask, If part of my ESA is CB and part IR, will I be moved to UC sometime in the future?

    Sorry for so many questions
    Yes you will. The income based ESA will end. The contribution based part will continue and be paid separately from UC. The c-ESA will be deducted from the UC when calculating the amount payable. 
  • Silver925
    Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Contributor
    Oh thank you for your reply.  I much appreciate it.
  • Silver925
    Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Contributor
    Also will I get the £326 if I get CB and IR ESA or is it just people who get IR only?
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    You will get the £326 because you get I-ESA. It doesn't matter what else you get.
  • Silver925
    Silver925 Community member Posts: 106 Contributor
    Thanks for the clarification.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,925 Championing
    You are welcome @Silver925. It is the very least you deserve. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need anything else  :)