Hi, my name is Glenn08! i've been told today that i should be entitled to esa i receive pip and ...

Glenn08
Glenn08 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited April 2025 in Benefits and income

i've been told today that i should be entitled to esa i receive pip and im unable to work

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  • Glenn08
    Glenn08 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 5,119 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Glenn08 and welcome to the community. Have you applied for this via the DWP yet? 🙂

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,698 Championing

    You can only claim New Style ESA and qualify for payment, if you have sufficient NI Contributions made through work in the last few years.

    Universal Credit would be the alternative, this is means tested and based on household circumstances if you live with a partner.

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