ESA new rates

SunFlower1
SunFlower1 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

Hi

Can anyone tell me when the new benefit rates come into force?.

I have had a payment for ESA at my usual rate.I am assuming that any updates will be implemented through the next payment.

Many thanks in adavance

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 1,916 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @SunFlower1 I believe this was 7th April 2025 but as benefits are paid in arrears, you might not receive the higher rate immediately. Hope that helps.🙂

  • SunFlower1
    SunFlower1 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thank you

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 4,869 Championing

    ESA is paid two weeks in arrears.

    My payment yesterday was for one week at the old rate, and one week at the new rate.