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Hi, my name is Merner123! Could i apply for Severe disablement allowance??

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Merner123
Merner123 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited April 2023 in Benefits and financial support
Hi all
I'm after some advice please. I had to finish work due to ill health in Oct 202, I'm now on NSESA  and higher rate of PIP, nothing else. (Had DLA then PIP) Could i apply for Severe disablement allowance??
Any advice is grateful.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,819 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm asuming you're asking about Severe disability Premium, rather than SDA. As you're claiming NsESA there's no disability premiums payable with this.

    Have you checked entitlement to Universal Credit? It's a means tested benefit so if you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you're excluded from claiming. If you live with a partner you claim as a couple.

    Your ESA will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement. Have you been through the work capability assessment for your ESA yet? If so has a decision been made on that?
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Merner123
    Merner123 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    SDP not sda! I Have done an ESA assessment and I’m in the support group. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,819 Disability Gamechanger
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    Then check entitlement to UC. You will be entitled to the LCWRA element from the start of your claim because you're in the Support Group.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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