Support Group and NI Payments

Hi Guys.
I was recently self employed.Claimed ESA but only NI credits as was told not paid enough NI last tax year to qualify for benefit. After my medical (and several phonecalls because of an 8 week wait) I have been told I have been put into the support group. Does this mean I will now be paid?

Kind regards
Jacqui

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