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That's because Contribution Based ESA does not come under the Universal Credit umbrella.

Depending on whether you are in a fully live UC area or not you can claim New ESA or old ESA(CB). The process is basically the same and the criteria are identical, but they are controlled by different legislation.

Gordon

Sean 3062 wrote: Sorry Gordon you have lost me I live in a fully live uc area when I phone esa help line they telll me I have to claim uc when I phone uc they tell me I’m not entitled to any benefit cos it is income related and my wife works,are you saying this is not right and I should be able to claim cb esa thanks

I see the DWP are being as helpful as usual.

You need to phone the UC Claim Line and tell the you want to make a claim for New ESA or Contribution Based ESA, make it clear that you are not asking to make a claim for UC. If you still have problems then ask to speak to a manager, this mat require a call back.

Gordon