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Question about contribution ESA
cheghead
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I have been getting contribution based ESA for coming up to 5 months after loosing job and recovering from an operation. I have been sending doctors notes to DWP on a monthly basis. I have not had or been given any medical assessment.
I am just about ready to start looking for a new job preferably part-time.
I won't be entitled to income based benefits so should I voluntarily come off ESA and go onto JSA?
If I do will I have to make a new claim for JSA and would I still get contribution based JSA for another 6 months bearing in mind I have already received 5 months ESA?
Benefit system is very confusing!
I am just about ready to start looking for a new job preferably part-time.
I won't be entitled to income based benefits so should I voluntarily come off ESA and go onto JSA?
If I do will I have to make a new claim for JSA and would I still get contribution based JSA for another 6 months bearing in mind I have already received 5 months ESA?
Benefit system is very confusing!
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You can remain on ESA until:
- you find a job (there is nothing to stop you looking whilst on ESA), or
- Jobcentre Plus decide you no longer qualify, or
- you win the lottery, move to a desert island and are fed grapes by a gorgeous native!0 -
Better go get the lottery ticket now:T0
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