Are people in the income related ESA support group still entitled to the cost of living payment?

mollypeppa

Hello could someone please clarify something about the cost of living payment?

I claim ESA joint claim with my wife, the claim is in my name, wife is appointee,, it is ESA income related (support group) . Are people in the support group still entitled to the cost of living payment? It's normal ESA not new style, I did read those in the support group of the New style ESA don't get the payment. My wife also claims carers allowance for her daughter who lives with us, carers aren't allowed the cost of living payment, but because it's a joint claim for ESA should we be entitled to it because she still classed as getting a means tested benefit?

My wife's daughter Also gets ESA normal support group,so she should be definitely entitled to it, and lives with us, I also claim pip and so does my wifes daughter, there's probably a lot of discussion about this but if someone could clarify the above we would be most greatful.

Thank you.

poppy123456

You're making it more complicated than it is. Your ESA is Income Related so you're entitled to the first payment of £326 between you and your wife due between 14th - 31st July.

Your wife's daughter will also receive it. Her daughter and yourself will also receive the £150 each due in September. Full details here. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

mollypeppa

poppy123456 said:

You're making it more complicated than it is. Your ESA is Income Related so you're entitled to the first payment of £326 between you and your wife due between 14th - 31st July.

Your wife's daughter will also receive it. Her daughter and yourself will also receive the £150 each due in September. Full details here. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Thank you, it was just the support group bit that was wondering that's all.

poppy123456

The cost of living payment is paid to those on Income Related ESA, regardless of which group you're in. Those that are just claiming contributions based or New style ESA will not be entitled to it.

mollypeppa

poppy123456 said:

The cost of living payment is paid to those on Income Related ESA, regardless of which group you're in. Those that are just claiming contributions based or New style ESA will not be entitled to it.

Thank you. Hope you're all well.

Tori_Scope

I'm glad you've been able to get an answer @mollypeppa I know that quite a few people have been confused, especially if they claim ESA. I hope you're well too!

mollypeppa

Tori_Scope said:

I'm glad you've been able to get an answer @mollypeppa I know that quite a few people have been confused, especially if they claim ESA. I hope you're well too!

It went in this morning. Thank you. Hope everyone else's has gone in too, 

L_Volunteer

Yay! It sounds really positive that it went in this morning @mollypeppa

L_Volunteer

Dogs are amazing, aren't they @boralpark? How are you feeling at the moment? I hope you are well but if you need anything, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you