Cb esa and pip

twizzle1202
twizzle1202 Community member Posts: 17 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello I have been awarded both of these benefits and I’m concerned as I don’t know if one knows about the other surely this is done through my N.I , I assumed they just know ? Help I’m worried ? 

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  • JamieT123
    JamieT123 Community member Posts: 16 Connected
    No, they don’t communicate. However it doesn’t matter if you get both
  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    It’s only important for ESA to know you get PIP when on income-related ESA. Just a quick question, have you ever checked entitlement to Universal Credit too?
  • twizzle1202
    twizzle1202 Community member Posts: 17 Connected
    bg844 said:
    It’s only important for ESA to know you get PIP when on income-related ESA. Just a quick question, have you ever checked entitlement to Universal Credit too?
    No I’m not entitled as my husbands earns and works too many hours 
  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    twizzle1202 said:
    No I’m not entitled as my husbands earns and works too many hours 
    It might still be worth a calculation as a common misconception with UC is that you’re not entitled if a partner earns, it should only take a few minutes and you can be sure you’re claiming everything you are entitled to:
    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=9f2fe5f0-4aa2-4ea1-baff-e07f16e87f08
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    UC entitlement is not based on hours worked. It's based on earnings received during your assessment period.
  • twizzle1202
    twizzle1202 Community member Posts: 17 Connected
    JamieT123 said:
    No, they don’t communicate. However it doesn’t matter if you get both
    Does the pip need to be on the esa letter ? 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    twizzle1202 said: Does the pip need to be on the esa letter ? 
    I don't know what you mean.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Are you still feeling worried @twizzle1202? Is there anything you're still unsure of? :)  
  • twizzle1202
    twizzle1202 Community member Posts: 17 Connected
    Alex_Scope said:
    Are you still feeling worried @twizzle1202? Is there anything you're still unsure of? :)  
    No that’s all Alex I no longer feel worried . Thank you 😊 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,925 Championing
    Really positive to hear you no longer feel worried @twizzle1202. Glad we were able to help you.

    If there is ever anything else, please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)

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