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3 years 7 months ago #263423 by Julie Wakeley
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Hi, Can anybody tell me whether I can make a claim for contributions based ESA as soon as I have a fit note from my GP? On the Entitled To website, it mentions that you have to be signed off and not at work for 28 weeks if you're claiming it because of a disability. I have had CFS/ME for many years, have kept trying to work, but my health keeps getting in the way, so I can only do a few hours when well enough. I think I may be eligible to be placed in the support group ESA category. Many thanks, Julie
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3 years 7 months ago #263531 by Gary
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Hi Julie
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
CB ESA is a legacy benefit and is no longer available for new claimants. For new claimants you have to claim New Style ESA.
New Style ESA is a Contribution Based benefit and is not means tested with the exception of pension income which can reduce the amount that you receive.
The Income Related benefit that goes with NS ESA is Universal Credit.
New Style ESA is a fortnightly payment that can be claimed on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit (UC).
New Style ESA is a contributory benefit. Normally, this means you may be able to get it if you’ve paid or been credited with enough National Insurance contributions in the 2 full tax years before the year you’re claiming in.
Eligibility
To get New Style ESA you’ll need to have been an employee or self-employed and paid (or been credited with) National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years.
www.gov.uk/national-insurance
You will also need to have a fit note (sometimes called ‘sick note’ or ‘doctor’s note’) but you can start making your claim before you have one. If you have only just become ill, you can self-certify for the first 7 days.
You can get New Style ESA on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit. If you apply for and are awarded both benefits, the New Style ESA you are paid will reduce your Universal Credit payment by the same amount.
How to claim New Style ESA
Online - see www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment...wance-detailed-guide
Telephone - Claimants who are unable to claim online can ring the UC helpline* Telephone: 0800 328 5644 / Textphone: 0800 328 1344 to request a form to be sent to them by post.
The telephone operator should send a message to the local Jobcentre asking staff to contact the claimant to organise their new claim appointment. However, if they have not been notified of an appointment within 1 week, they should ring the helpline without delay.
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
CB ESA is a legacy benefit and is no longer available for new claimants. For new claimants you have to claim New Style ESA.
New Style ESA is a Contribution Based benefit and is not means tested with the exception of pension income which can reduce the amount that you receive.
The Income Related benefit that goes with NS ESA is Universal Credit.
New Style ESA is a fortnightly payment that can be claimed on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit (UC).
New Style ESA is a contributory benefit. Normally, this means you may be able to get it if you’ve paid or been credited with enough National Insurance contributions in the 2 full tax years before the year you’re claiming in.
Eligibility
To get New Style ESA you’ll need to have been an employee or self-employed and paid (or been credited with) National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years.
www.gov.uk/national-insurance
You will also need to have a fit note (sometimes called ‘sick note’ or ‘doctor’s note’) but you can start making your claim before you have one. If you have only just become ill, you can self-certify for the first 7 days.
You can get New Style ESA on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit. If you apply for and are awarded both benefits, the New Style ESA you are paid will reduce your Universal Credit payment by the same amount.
How to claim New Style ESA
Online - see www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment...wance-detailed-guide
Telephone - Claimants who are unable to claim online can ring the UC helpline* Telephone: 0800 328 5644 / Textphone: 0800 328 1344 to request a form to be sent to them by post.
The telephone operator should send a message to the local Jobcentre asking staff to contact the claimant to organise their new claim appointment. However, if they have not been notified of an appointment within 1 week, they should ring the helpline without delay.
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
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