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1 year 10 months ago #271640 by DellyT2022

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I applied online for ESA and a lady called me today to basically let me know they received my claim and that someone from the job centre will be calling soon. What will the call from the job centre consist of? I’m a bit worried. Will taking the call go against my claim for claiming ESA for mental health issues?

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1 year 10 months ago #271671 by Gary

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Hi DellyT2022

I assume that you applied for New Style ESA and completed a UC 50 form.

New Style ESA is a Contribution Based benefit and is not means tested with the exception of pension income which can reduce the amount that you receive.

New Style ESA is a fortnightly payment that can be claimed on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit (UC).

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.

The next stage of your claim is the assessment, check out our guides for help; help-for-claimants/esa1

Gary

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