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Questions on first ESA claim.
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Thanks Roger.
I'll get the ball rolling now, and send in the Drs sick cert when I see him in a couple of weeks time.0 -
zzzLazyDaisy wrote: »Sorry, that was a typo.
CB (contributions based) ESA is paid only for 12 months if you have the relevant contributions.
IR (income related) ESA is means tested, and is not limited in time.
CB (Contribution Based) ESA is not time limited if you're placed into the Support Group it's only time limited to 365 days if you're placed in the WRAG.0
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