I claim PIP, but ESA said I'm not entitled to disability element because ESA is contribution based?

Rawred
Rawred Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2021 in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
I claim highest rate Pip but ESA tell me I am not entitled to any disability element because my ESA is contribution based. I live alone 

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  • Rawred
    Rawred Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi Thank you for getting back to me hope you’re well.
    No I don’t have savings I claim tax credits as well been off work due to illness. 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    edited July 2021
    Can you clarify how long you have been claiming ESA? Is it new style ESA you claim - if so this is only contribution based and cannot include any income based amounts.
  • Lizzy08
    Lizzy08 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    You can only claim the disability premiums if your on income related ESA. 

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