ESA Contributions based-any EASY formula to work out if elgable?

DEBTMONKEY1A

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Hi all. Is there an EASY way to work out if eligable? I have the P60 to hand . This is for my partner. She was on EXACTLY the same wage structure & contract & was eligable last year. Any pointers/links/advice?

Horseunderwater

Do you mean JSA? What you posted is for sickness & disability.

DEBTMONKEY1A

Hi. No-ESA. Without going into too much detail partner has mental health issues & was on a contract that has finished. Her GP has signed her off sick for the next 3 months.

alexjonsson

The easiest way is to apply and find out. Only DWP will tell you if you're eligible or not.

Morglin

http://www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/moneyandlegal/otherbenefits/Pages/ESA-eligibility.aspx

Lin

Horseunderwater

http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/employment-and-support-allowance/start-the-esa-test?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Benefits%20and%20Work&utm_content=27+Feb+2013 Try this simple test.

DEBTMONKEY1A

Thanks guys! It's the ruling re: NI contributions that are SO complicated! She earned over the LEL, has deffo worked more than 26 weeks in any one year. I gather from this that although she doesn't pay NI directly from her wages- she is 'topped up' as earns over the 'lower earnings limit'? SO confusing! Thanks all-will look at the links.