New Style ESA recipients - Proposed Changes

Girl_No1

I can see from various threads those of us on this benefit, and not on UC are left adrift as no-one anywhere appears to be considering, far less attempting to clarify, the situation we face.

Given we are vastly outnumbered/drowned out on the main threads discussing the proposed changes, would it be useful for us to band together, form a plan of action to ensure our voices are heard along with those on means-tested benefits?

If this is something others wish to pursue, I'd like to suggest we should first attempt to obtain clarity - no mean feat!

I think once we have clarity, it allows us to focus and direct our responses/actions accordingly.

This is my personal 'wish list' in terms of clarity regarding:

1. Whether there will be transitional protection for those currently in receipt of this.
2. If there is transitional protection, the nature/duration of such protection.
3. If there is not transitional protection do we qualify for the new 'Insurance' payment.
4. If we do qualify for the 'Insurance' is that for the entire duration of its (yet to be defined) time-limited period?
5. Is that time-limited period applied retrospectively i.e. if we've been on it for more than the (yet to be defined) period are we then automatically excluded?
6. Is NS-ESA simply being axed on a specific date i.e. the day they axe the WCA?

My head just keeps buzzing with these questions, and I'm sure others have more!

I've been searching but cannot find anything/anyone clarifying these questions.

Has anyone found anything at all that might be useful to others in this position?

Sorry this is so long, I just needed to get it out of my head and onto (virtual) paper! IYKYK 😂