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Cost of livng payment received today.
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3 years 1 month ago #272210 by george13
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Hi all , just thought id say , i received my first part of the cost of living payment , thought, id post to say it was paid and on the date they said just nice for things to come on a date you are hoping for !
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3 years 1 month ago #272442 by Keith C
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I've been on "Contribution Based" ESA since June 2014.
Or as I like to call it "the wrong ESA"**
This bars me from getting the payment (despite having not worked for 8 years)
I'm desperately hoping I'll get it later as I get Child Tax Credits, but knowing my luck...
** The wrong ESA because it doesn't qualify for umpteen other benefits, not because I believe I have been incorrectly assigned.
Although the system is wholly unfair.
Haven't worked, no "real" NI paid since 2014, zero savings, have debt.
Or as I like to call it "the wrong ESA"**
This bars me from getting the payment (despite having not worked for 8 years)
I'm desperately hoping I'll get it later as I get Child Tax Credits, but knowing my luck...
** The wrong ESA because it doesn't qualify for umpteen other benefits, not because I believe I have been incorrectly assigned.
Although the system is wholly unfair.
Haven't worked, no "real" NI paid since 2014, zero savings, have debt.
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3 years 1 month ago #272466 by latetrain
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Replied by latetrain on topic Cost of livng payment received today.
Hi Keith C
Claimants in receipt of contribution based benefits can it they are entitled claim means tested benefits as a top up.
I frequently come across claimants who claim both IR ESA and CB ESA.
You can check your benefit entitlement by using an online benefit checker; gov.uk/benefits-calculators or contact their local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk .
Gary
Claimants in receipt of contribution based benefits can it they are entitled claim means tested benefits as a top up.
I frequently come across claimants who claim both IR ESA and CB ESA.
You can check your benefit entitlement by using an online benefit checker; gov.uk/benefits-calculators or contact their local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk .
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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