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3 years 9 months ago #261259 by Jane
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I was in the Support Group for 5 years then returned to work for couple of years whilst claiming UC as my income has been low. My mental health has now relapsed and I have a fit note for 6 weeks, I feel I won't be able to work for sometime, do I make an online claim for ESA whilst still on UC, I have let my work coach know I am unwell though she has not given me any advice of how to claim for other benefits.
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3 years 9 months ago #261296 by Gary
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Hi Jane
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is.
Welcome to Benefits and Work .
You are not able to make a new claim for legacy ESA as it is no longer available to new claimants, if you have enough NI contributions you may be able to claim New Style ESA.
New Style ESA is a fortnightly payment that can be claimed on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit (UC).
New Style ESA is a contributory benefit. Normally, this means you may be able to get it if you’ve paid or been credited with enough National Insurance contributions in the 2 full tax years before the year you’re claiming in.
Eligibility
To get New Style ESA you’ll need to have been an employee or self-employed and paid (or been credited with) National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years.
www.gov.uk/national-insurance
You will also need to have a fit note (sometimes called ‘sick note’ or ‘doctor’s note’) but you can start making your claim before you have one. If you have only just become ill, you can self-certify for the first 7 days.
You can get New Style ESA on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit. If you apply for and are awarded both benefits, the New Style ESA you are paid will reduce your Universal Credit payment by the same amount.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment...ailed-guide#overview
You may want to seek help from your local welfare rights organisation, you can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with benefit advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies.
advicelocal.uk
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is.
Welcome to Benefits and Work .
You are not able to make a new claim for legacy ESA as it is no longer available to new claimants, if you have enough NI contributions you may be able to claim New Style ESA.
New Style ESA is a fortnightly payment that can be claimed on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit (UC).
New Style ESA is a contributory benefit. Normally, this means you may be able to get it if you’ve paid or been credited with enough National Insurance contributions in the 2 full tax years before the year you’re claiming in.
Eligibility
To get New Style ESA you’ll need to have been an employee or self-employed and paid (or been credited with) National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years.
www.gov.uk/national-insurance
You will also need to have a fit note (sometimes called ‘sick note’ or ‘doctor’s note’) but you can start making your claim before you have one. If you have only just become ill, you can self-certify for the first 7 days.
You can get New Style ESA on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit. If you apply for and are awarded both benefits, the New Style ESA you are paid will reduce your Universal Credit payment by the same amount.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment...ailed-guide#overview
You may want to seek help from your local welfare rights organisation, you can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with benefit advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies.
advicelocal.uk
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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