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Contributory or Income Related ESA - confused!

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13 years 9 months ago #61472 by fedupn45
Contributory or Income Related ESA - confused! was created by fedupn45
Can you please explain the difference between contributory ESA and income based ESA. My letter states "based on your National Insurance Contribution records and anyt additional amount the law says you need to live on. We call this Contributory based and Income Related Employment and Support Allowance" I am confused because when speaking to Tax Credits I am told the difference can affect elements of tax credits. I know this is not your area, but I would just like to know what the difference is? Any advice welcome.

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13 years 9 months ago #61478 by Gordon
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fedupn45 wrote:

Can you please explain the difference between contributory ESA and income based ESA. My letter states "based on your National Insurance Contribution records and anyt additional amount the law says you need to live on. We call this Contributory based and Income Related Employment and Support Allowance" I am confused because when speaking to Tax Credits I am told the difference can affect elements of tax credits. I know this is not your area, but I would just like to know what the difference is? Any advice welcome.

Many Thanks

Have a look at the following factsheet.

www.disabilityalliance.org/f31.htm

Sections 8 & 9 explain the differences.

If you have more questions please come back to the forum.

Gordon
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13 years 9 months ago #61497 by fedupn45
Replied by fedupn45 on topic Re:Contributory or Income Related ESA - confused!
Thanks very much, the factsheet was very helpful. Much appreciated :)

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