Thousands of people could missing out on cash they are entitled to
A warning has been issued that people could be missing out on hundreds of pounds of financial support every month. The Department for Work and Pensions makes employment and support allowance payment to around 1.7m people in the UK.
The benefit is given to help with extra costs to those with a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work, Wales Online reports. People can apply for 'new-style' ESA if they are below state pension age and have a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work but they also need to have both worked as an employee or been self-employed and paid enough National Insurance contributions – normally in the last two to three years.
People cannot get the new-style ESA if they get jobseeker's allowance or statutory sick pay but they can get it if they receive universal credit at the same time. However, if you get both benefits your universal credit payment will be reduced by the amount you get for new-style ESA.There are a range of conditions that could mean you're eligible for ESA. Here is everything you need to know about ESA including how much you get, what health conditions qualify, and how to get the money.
How do I apply for ESA and which conditions qualify? You can apply for ESA online here or by phone on 0800 055 6688. To apply you’ll need: Once you’ve applied you’ll be contacted by phone and told when to give the evidence and where to send it. You’ll normally get the ‘assessment rate’ for 13 weeks while your claim is being assessed.If it takes longer than 13 weeks to assess your claim you’ll continue getting the ‘assessment rate’ until you get a decision or until your ESA is due to end. You’ll be placed into one of two groups if you’re entitled to ESA following your assessment.
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