I've been awarded disability premium. Will I get the premium when my son turns 18 and claims UC?
vickyp
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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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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.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Hi @vickyp - & welcome to the community. I'm pleased your query has hopefully been answered.
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