ESA and National Insurance Contributions..

philipcooper

I had a medical in December 2011 and failed then appealed and won after a reconsideration in March 2012. I was place in work group, I done a late appeal in November 2012 to get in support group and the DWP said they have received it and if they can change in my favour they will. So guessing they have accepted late appeal. Then on 27 th December 2012 I received a letter saying my entitlement has stopped as I have been on contribution based ESA for 365 days which I knew as my partner works, and the letter continued to say they will pay my national insurance contributions. Today I received exactly the same letter but the only difference is one word, it says we MAY pay my national insurance contribution. Any advice on this, is this normal r should I contact them ?

Cpt.Scarlet

Are you sure it says Contributions and not Credits?

NI Contributions can only be accrued through paid employment or registered self-employment.

NI Credits are "paid" with certain benefits such as ESA, should continue to be paid while the claimant remains eligible for ESA, even though payment has been stoppped.

philipcooper

Just got the letter yes it definetely says " We may still credit you National Insurance Contribution ". I cannot understand "may". I had a letter couple of week saying they are. What does this mean ? . Do I need to do anything ?