I'm on contribution based ESA. Can I apply for disability premium?

Rasha1978

Hi I am on a contribution bass ESA since 2017 can I apply for disability premium thank you

poppy123456

Which ESA are you claiming, is it the old Contrubutions based or New style ESA? If it's the old one then whether you qualify for any Income Related top up will depend on your circumstances.

If it's New style ESA then this is a contributions based ESA only and there's no Income Related top ups available.

poppy123456

If you're claiming Universal Credit as well as ESA then your ESA will be New style ESA and there's no disability premiums payable with this.

Rasha1978

Thank you very much