Can I claim esa and uc?

mable27

Hey so I claim uc, and am on limited capability for work and work related activitiy. I get housing and child element too. Citizens advice have said I can claim esa too but I don’t want to put a claim in unless I know for certain I’m entitled. Can anyone help thanks oh I also get pip too 

bg844

You will be no financially better off by claiming New-Style ESA. Have you worked in the last 2 years? Receiving PIP does not change anything.

mable27

Hi thanks for the reply. I’ve been off sick from work since nov 2021. I’m still classed as employed but being Ill health retired next week 

poppy123456

As advised, you won't be financially better off claiming New style ESA. However, it would still be worth claming it because it's not means tested like UC is and you also receive class NI credits but with UC you only receive class 2. If you've paid the correct amount of NI contributions in tax years 2020/21-2021/22 then you can claim.

mable27

Thank you 

calcotti

poppy123456 said:

..with UC you only receive class 2.

Typo - Class 3.

poppy123456

calcotti said:

poppy123456 said:

..with UC you only receive class 2.

Typo - Class 3.

Thanks calcotti, you know i know this but unfortunately, i can't correct the typo now.

calcotti

poppy123456 said:..you know i know this but unfortunately, i can't correct the typo now. 

I did know you knew that!