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6 years 3 months ago #229114 by rmegan
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I am Currently on long term sick with my employer of 20 years and on the back end of my 6months half pay topped up with SSP. It is unlikely that I am going to be able to return to work and waiting for medicals etc by occupational health. I currently receive PIP standard on both standards but am awaiting results from my last face2face assessment in January. When the SSP finishes do I apply for ESA? My employer will terminate my employment in August if I cannot return to my job. My husband works and I have some savings.
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6 years 3 months ago #229127 by Gordon
You can apply for New Style ESA if you have at least 50 weeks of NI Contributions in the Tax Years 2016-17 and 2017-18, if not then it would be Universal Credit.
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MEGAN RATCLIFFE wrote: When the SSP finishes do I apply for ESA?
You can apply for New Style ESA if you have at least 50 weeks of NI Contributions in the Tax Years 2016-17 and 2017-18, if not then it would be Universal Credit.
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6 years 3 months ago #229199 by rmegan
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Thanks Gordon yes I do have full NI contributions since the age of 16 and I’m now 62 .
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