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1 day 10 hours ago #315921 by soulgal
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Hello

I currently receive NS ESA and a small amount of UC.

Am I entitled to request to close my NS ESA claim and just claim UC instead? (I am aware of the pros and cons of this e.g. savings over £16,000 and the difference to Class 1/Class 3 NI payments towards state pension).

Most importantly if I can and do choose to close my NS ESA claim will I lose my transitional protection that I currently receive on UC?

Also, even more importantly will I continue to remain the UC LCWRA group. (I was previously in the ESA Support Group and had a managed migration in June 2025)?

Many Thanks

soulgal

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9 hours 59 minutes ago #315933 by David
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Hi soulgal

No you won't lose your UC Transitional Protection. Your UC payment including the Transitional Protection is calculated first and then the NS ESA is deducted £ for £.
UC is what is known as a " passporting Benefit " and allows access to various assistance from the NHS and Local Authorities etc. So in some circumstances it may be preferable to keep receiving UC rather than NS ESA.
Closing your NS ESA claim will not affect your LCWRA status.
The NHS has a low income scheme:
www.entitledto.co.uk/help/nhs-low-income-scheme-under-60s

Let us know how you get on.
David
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