RE:. Migration to UC from CB ESA with IR top up

Hi all,

I received my notice to migrate from ESA to UC at the start of Feb. I am currently receiving CB ESA with IR top up in the support group and am planning to migrate in mid April

I have been reading reports on Benefits and Work that there have been cases whereby that when first UC payment statement/payment is received, the CB/New Style ESA has been deducted pound for pound from UC payment, but the LCWRA rate has not been applied which has resulted in a reduced/nil UC award for that month. I am now absolutely paranoid that this will happen to me. Has anyone had a positive experience migrating from CB ESA with IR top up and been paid the correct amount?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi David,

Yes I definitely plan to use the CAB Help to Claim service. when applying. Have spoken to them already and done a benefot calculation. They are very thorough.