I've found out that PIP doesn't ensure NI contributions are maintained. I've been refused ESA

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Lescol241
Lescol241 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited July 2021 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Hi, I’m new here and have only found out today that a PIP award doesn’t ensure that your NI contributions are maintained (something of a shock). Is this also true if you have Working Family Tax credits, or does that entitle me to NI credits? 
I’ve just tried to claim the new type ESA but been refused on the basis of not having paid enough contributions. 

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,092 Championing
    Hi @Lescol241 - welcome to the community, & thank you for joining. There's some info here on NI credits, with a section on Working Tax Credit, which class of NI credit may apply, & a link so you can check your NI record. Please see: https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits/eligibility       Hope that helps.
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hello @Lescol241

    Welcome to the community, how are you today? 

    Has the above response been helpful in clearing up any confusion?
  • Lescol241
    Lescol241 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Hi Ross, thanks for reaching out. As a newbie I’m looking forward to learning from the community. The answer provided was clear and really helpful. It would seem that a lot of the things in assumed to be true, aren’t. It’s reassuring to know that there is a place that’s highly recommended where I can go to check my facts and improve my own knowledge. 
  • leeCal
    leeCal Online Community Member Posts: 7,537 Championing
    Welcome to the community and best wishes @Lescol241 ?
  • Lescol241
    Lescol241 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thanks, very kind of you. 

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