National insurance contributions with ESA

Hi, I get ESA in WRAG and DLA at higher rate mobility and care.have had a letter saying may be ending ESA from April 2012.
I understand my NI contributions are paid by ESA, I had to leave work 2yrs ago at 53yrs due to incapacity (I fell and damaged both ends of my back ). I am completely incapacitated and so am unable to work. How do I pay NI contributions after April if my ESA stops?
Thanks

lesley wrote:

Hi, I get ESA in WRAG and DLA at higher rate mobility and care.have had a letter saying may be ending ESA from April 2012.
I understand my NI contributions are paid by ESA, I had to leave work 2yrs ago at 53yrs due to incapacity (I fell and damaged both ends of my back ). I am completely incapacitated and so am unable to work. How do I pay NI contributions after April if my ESA stops?
Thanks

Hi L,

Once a claimant has been in receipt of Contributary ESA for the proposed 365 day limit,(If the Welfare Reform Bill is passed as is), the claimant may be entitled to Income Related ESA, if they can pass a "means test".

Please read this thread it may give you a better understanding :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?func=vie...id=10&id=78860#78860

If you still have any further questions please post again.

bro58

Hi L,

The link to the thread below may be relevant to your question also :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?func=vie...id=10&id=78417#78417

bro58

Hi L,

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bro58

I'd also like to know the answer to this question.

I know if you're unemployed but have too much money for IB JSA you can sign on for "credits only". Is there going to be a similar option for those in WRAG whose entitlement to CB ESA has expired and who are not eligible for IB ESA to receive "credits only"?