I have MS and have been on ESA contributions based since 1997! Is this right as everywhere I look it says there is a 365 day limit? Reluctant to ask DWP as do not really want a review and kind of think it is best not to rock the boat.
Hi Airheadange, Several years ago DWP changed the rules about ESAcb. This introduced the 365 day time limit, however this only applies to people who are NOT in the support group. Support Group people can continue to receive ESAcb for as long as they have sufficient illness or disability to qualify. Presumably you are in the Support Group? Hence it is perfectly legal for you to have been on ESAcb for the length of time that you state. I assume that you either have other income, eg a pension or a partner that earns? If you haven't had a benefit review for a while, it is worth while contacting a local advice centre to check your entitlement to see if you are getting everything that you might be entitled to receive. Here's a link in case you want to check. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j...E7BgEPArJdb0IUlc2MGZ I hope this helps. LL26 Ps if you are in Support Group then best not to rock the boat. If you aren't in Suppirt Group, since you have been on benefit for such a long time you may be subject to a historical exemption. Please get back to the forum and we might be able to check before you contact DWP.
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