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6 months 3 weeks ago #290624 by Katy64
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Hi

Does anypne know where I can access the ESA guides that Dwp use.

Im looking to work out my reduction in ESA when I receive my Civil Service pension .

Thank you

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6 months 3 weeks ago #290632 by Gary
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Hi katy64

Welcome to the forum.

You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.

If you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA then a lump sum will not affect your ESA but a regular payment will. If the pension is more then £85/week then there will be a £1/week deduction for every £2 in excess of the £85.

If you are receiving any Income Related ESA, either in part or in whole, then it will affect your ESA.

First, there is an assets and savings rule if you take a lump sum.

Secondly, any regular payments will be deducted £ for £ from any ESA(IR) that you receive.

If the ESA(IR) is fully eroded then you will lose access to passported benefits such as free prescriptions and dental care.

Gary

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6 months 2 weeks ago #290701 by Katy64
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Gary
Thank you for your reply
As I understand it do I deduct £85 from my gross pension per week , then 1/2 of what's left is then deducted from the ESA
Or if my pension is approx £500.00 per month this wipes out ESA all together.
The DWP dont make it easy to understand !!

Regards
katy64

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6 months 2 weeks ago #290702 by Gordon
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K

If your pension is £500/month then that works out as £115.38/week (£500 x 12 = £6000 / 52).

The disregard is £85/week leaving £30.38 (£115.38 - £85) and half that is £15.19 (£30.38 / 2) which is the weekly deduction from your ESA (CB).

Gordon

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