Severe disability premium query
Nikkiibz
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Hello I am in receipt of higher rate pip
I have recently been awarded LCRWA and I currently receive ESA fortnightly on top of my universal credit claim. When I was previously on tax credits I was entitled to a disability premium, but I lost this when I transitioned over to universal credit in November. Is there still such a thing as severe disability premium and with the benefits that I am in receipt of would I still be eligible and do they pay it automatically or is this something you have to apply for yourself?
I have recently been awarded LCRWA and I currently receive ESA fortnightly on top of my universal credit claim. When I was previously on tax credits I was entitled to a disability premium, but I lost this when I transitioned over to universal credit in November. Is there still such a thing as severe disability premium and with the benefits that I am in receipt of would I still be eligible and do they pay it automatically or is this something you have to apply for yourself?
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There is no such thing under UC.0
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As you're claiming New style ESA and UC there's no disability premiums payable with any of those. All of the disability premiums are only payable with Income Related benefits such as ESA/JSA or Income Support.
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I think I have the other ESA as I was signed off work sick in November and then made my claim for ESA after this
I am still signed off0 -
It wouldn't be possible for you to be claiming Income Related ESA because this hasn't been possible since December 2018.As you're claiming UC as well then it's definitely New style ESA you're claiming. Therefore there's no disability premiums payable.1
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Thanks for this info0
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