New ESA and cost of living.

millie8822

 Hello.
I have been on statutory sick pay for the last six months and now i have just been put on the new style ESA for my health/sickness.
Will i be eligible for a cost of living payment.

poppy123456

Unfortunately not because New style ESA isn't a means tested benefit and doesn't qualify you for any of the payments. You will still receive £66/67 per month between now and March if you're named on an energy account.

Full details and eligibilty criteria for all the CoL payments are here. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Have you also checked entitlement to Universal Credit? (Although it's too late now to be eligible for any of the CoL payments) Your New style ESA will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement. If you live with a partner you need to claim as a couple and your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration.

If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you're excluded from claiming. Use a benefits calculator to check entitlement. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=21e02bec-0ab6-4d4a-b2fb-b5762dae9eeb

millie8822

Hi Poppy123456,Thankyou for the detailed reply,Thought that might be the case.

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @millie8822. It is the very least you deserve.

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