Uc shows incorrect New style esa £

longtallsally67

Im really confused my UC statement shows A deduction of £609 for my ESA yet i only get £280 a fortnight? Are they deduction to much? I don’t understand it thats all. Thank you

Kimi87

The deduction is correct.

ESA is a weekly benefit.

UC is a monthly benefit.

There are 4.3 weeks per month.

To convert a weekly benefit into a monthly you multiply the weekly amount by 52 then divide by 12.

140.55 X 52 = £7308.60

£7308.60 / 12= £609.05

longtallsally67

ahhh thank you!

richardlow89

does this mean if you get paid 3 times esa the next uc payment wont be any different on what you get paid say for a month with only 2 esa payments am worried cause ive just had 3 payments but my uc only counted 2 for augusts payment

Kimi87

The deduction for New Style ESA is a flat rate of £609.05 per month.

It is always calculated as 30 days ESA.