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dianne2016
dianne2016

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I've just been awarded enhanced care /standard mobility. Spoke esa who says coz my sons 18 and daughter 15 I may not get it as I'm not living alone now? He works part-time and does his own thing?

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  • sharon_07341
    sharon_07341 dianne2016

    Posted

    Hi Diane how long from ftf assessment did you wait for decision

    I think your son would have to earn a lot for you not get it but really what I have been reading he is your son not husband they cannot count his income x

    • dianne2016
      dianne2016 sharon_07341

      Posted

      Tbh it was quite quick. F2f 3 was ago, text 30th sept they got what they need, letter sent out 10oct. I was worried as was in n out assessment in 5 mins.x
  • anthony97723
    anthony97723 dianne2016

    Posted

    Hi Dianne

    Your son’s income should-not prevent you from receiving Income Based ESA it is only the income of partners which count.

    Your son could be considered as a ‘non-dependent’ adult for housing benefit although for DLA anyone who was in receipt of High Care was exempt from non-dependent payments towards HB. I assume it is the same for PIP but I haven’t checked.

  • jordisonforbes
    jordisonforbes dianne2016

    Posted

    Weather you live alone or not is not a consideration for ESA, dud information, apply! good luck x
  • niksja45
    niksja45 dianne2016

    Posted

    Hi. I remember when my son turned 18 my esa payment went down due to not living alone anymore. They didn't ask anything about his earnings it was just about another adult living in house so not as vulnerable and someone there to care for me.

    • Scally
      Scally niksja45

      Posted

      I think this is the relevant point.  One of the criteria for severe disability premium is :-

      You must be living alone (have no non-dependents aged 18 or over living with you for example, an adult son , daughter or parent ), unless they are also receiving a qualifying disability benefit or are registered blind)

      It looks like your son being 18 is going to stop you receiving SDP unless he is receiving a disability benefit too.

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