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5 years 3 months ago #242880 by Tigerlily11
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Hi everyone,
Can I ask what is the difference between ESA and New Style ESA?
Also how much would a married couple be able to claim if entitled to income related ESA?
Many thanks for any advice.
Jess
Can I ask what is the difference between ESA and New Style ESA?
Also how much would a married couple be able to claim if entitled to income related ESA?
Many thanks for any advice.
Jess
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5 years 3 months ago #242892 by Gordon
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Jessica
ESA now called "legacy ESA" is no longer available to new claims except in very special circumstances which your husband does not meet.
The difference is that legacy ESA was one benefit consisting of two eligibility criteria, one based on the claimant's NI Contribution history (Contribution Based ESA) and the other on their personal circumstances (Income RelatedESA).
New Style ESA only considers the claimant's NI Contributions, the equivalent to ESA(IR) is Universal Credit.
You can see how much benefit you might receive by putting your information into one of the online benefit calculators;
www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
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ESA now called "legacy ESA" is no longer available to new claims except in very special circumstances which your husband does not meet.
The difference is that legacy ESA was one benefit consisting of two eligibility criteria, one based on the claimant's NI Contribution history (Contribution Based ESA) and the other on their personal circumstances (Income RelatedESA).
New Style ESA only considers the claimant's NI Contributions, the equivalent to ESA(IR) is Universal Credit.
You can see how much benefit you might receive by putting your information into one of the online benefit calculators;
www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
Gordon
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5 years 3 months ago #242903 by Tigerlily11
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Many thanks as always Gordon.
Out of curiosity what is the special circumstances one can claim the legacy ESA?
Jess
Out of curiosity what is the special circumstances one can claim the legacy ESA?
Jess
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5 years 3 months ago #242906 by Gordon
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Jessica
The claimant needs to be receiving the Severe Disability Premium.
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The claimant needs to be receiving the Severe Disability Premium.
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5 years 3 months ago #242907 by Tigerlily11
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Thank you Gordon.
Jessica
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5 years 3 months ago #243019 by Tigerlily11
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Well my husband got out of hospital today but he will be off his feet for some time. I have not rang up ESA yet, I want to know all I need to know first.
I would like to ask if I would be eligible for income related ESA now along with my Contribution ESA as my husband is out of work. Would that work out better for us?
Thank you so much for any advice.
Jessica
I would like to ask if I would be eligible for income related ESA now along with my Contribution ESA as my husband is out of work. Would that work out better for us?
Thank you so much for any advice.
Jessica
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