I've been awarded disability premium. Will I get the premium when my son turns 18 and claims UC?

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vickyp
vickyp Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
Hi ...I was just awarded disability premium off esa but was told that it will stop when my son turns 18...in September..he is in process of claiming universal credit..Will I  get my disability premium when he does?

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    If you are referring to the Severe Disability Premium then you will stop getting this when your son turns 18 unless he also receives a disability benefit. UC is not a disability benefit.
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    edited June 2021
    Hello @vickypand welcome to the community, has the above information been helpful?
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,129 Championing
    Hi @vickyp - & welcome to the community. I'm pleased your query has hopefully been answered.