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8 years 2 months ago #154142 by Mr Kim Catherall
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Hello.
I was last assessed on March 31st 2015. I was awarded 15 points, but did not make the support group, so I am not in receipt of any benefits. I am 61 years of age and have more than enough years of NI contributions.
1) Why have I been sent this?
2) Do I need to fill it in as I don't see how they can sanction me?
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I was last assessed on March 31st 2015. I was awarded 15 points, but did not make the support group, so I am not in receipt of any benefits. I am 61 years of age and have more than enough years of NI contributions.
1) Why have I been sent this?
2) Do I need to fill it in as I don't see how they can sanction me?
Thank you.
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8 years 2 months ago #154150 by shelam
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Hi Mr Kim - just a very brief question - which form have you been sent? Are you applying for PIP or ESA?
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8 years 2 months ago #154171 by Mr Kim Catherall
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I've not applied for any benefit.
I've been sent an ESA50
I've been sent an ESA50
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8 years 2 months ago #154173 by Gordon
Even though your ESA is not in payment, I assume that this is because of the time limiting of Contribution Bases ESA when not in the Support Group, you are technically considered as still having an active claim that is paying you NI Credits that count towards a full State Pension and it is for this reason that a new ESA50 has been issued.
If you want to continue receiving NI Credits then you need to complete the form in detail.
Have you checked whether you could receive Income Related ESA? ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See
Asset rule for ESA(IR)
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Also, if you maintain the claim and your conditions deteriorate such that you meet the Support Group criteria then your ESA(CB) will be put back into payment. If your claim is closed for any reason then this option will no longer be available.
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Mr Kim Catherall wrote: I've not applied for any benefit.
I've been sent an ESA50
Even though your ESA is not in payment, I assume that this is because of the time limiting of Contribution Bases ESA when not in the Support Group, you are technically considered as still having an active claim that is paying you NI Credits that count towards a full State Pension and it is for this reason that a new ESA50 has been issued.
If you want to continue receiving NI Credits then you need to complete the form in detail.
Have you checked whether you could receive Income Related ESA? ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See
Asset rule for ESA(IR)
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Also, if you maintain the claim and your conditions deteriorate such that you meet the Support Group criteria then your ESA(CB) will be put back into payment. If your claim is closed for any reason then this option will no longer be available.
Gordon
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8 years 2 months ago #154176 by Mr Kim Catherall
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Gordon.
I cannot claim ESA(IR)
I will check with the DWP to see if I have accrued enough NI contributions to qualify for a full state pension.
If so, I cannot see any poing in filling in the ESA50. If not, then I will have to fill it in (last years will be the template)
I cannot claim ESA(IR)
I will check with the DWP to see if I have accrued enough NI contributions to qualify for a full state pension.
If so, I cannot see any poing in filling in the ESA50. If not, then I will have to fill it in (last years will be the template)
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8 years 2 months ago #154195 by bro58
Hi MKC,
I would advise that you obtain face to face advice before making the final decision :
See : This Topic
If you do decide to close your ESA claim I would do so formally in writing rather than letting it lapse by not returning your ESA50 :
Sending Documents to the DWP, ATOS, Capita or Maximus.
See also : Get a State Pension statement
bro58
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Mr Kim Catherall wrote: Gordon.
I cannot claim ESA(IR)
I will check with the DWP to see if I have accrued enough NI contributions to qualify for a full state pension.
If so, I cannot see any poing in filling in the ESA50. If not, then I will have to fill it in (last years will be the template)
Hi MKC,
I would advise that you obtain face to face advice before making the final decision :
See : This Topic
If you do decide to close your ESA claim I would do so formally in writing rather than letting it lapse by not returning your ESA50 :
Sending Documents to the DWP, ATOS, Capita or Maximus.
See also : Get a State Pension statement
bro58
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