got a letter today telling me that my contribution Employment and Support has ended . seems maximum is now 365 days, problem is they make no reference to any other replacement or payment to replace it. Has anyone come across this , I have had medicals but the illness is a known disease that is long term and progressive and not a bad back or duff knee that may get better so they just keep telling me there's nothing to worry about. I have a small private pension but as I pay full rent rates etc this just covers my bills and not even leaves anything for food etc, so what Happens now. If someone works for dhss I would appreciate a little help. I know I cN Find out Monday but I worry already. cheers
https://www.gov.uk/benefits-adviserWhat other benefits can people claim when their contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance ends? Only claimants who have alternative resources available to them will not qualify for income-related Employment and Support Allowance. Alternative resources could be things like savings, private pensions, works pensions etc. If a claimant believes they do not have other sources of income they should submit a claim for income-related benefit. People who do not qualify for income-related Employment and Support Allowance after their time-limited contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance ends will still be able to receive National Insurance credits so they can maintain their National Insurance contribution record and access the support offered from the Work Programme. Depending on their circumstances they may also be able to claim other benefits, however, any benefit entitlement will depend on individual circumstances. The Benefits Adviser Online can be used to check entitlement to other benefits
In laymans terms when ESAC is exhausted you can apply for income based ESA which is means tested. You don't qualify if you have more than £16, 000 in savings and qualify for less if you have any savings between £6,000 and £16,000. If you have a partner there income and savings is taken into account.
I don't have any savings nor a partner earning, just the private pension, thanks you two for that I will phone em Monday but it won't help me sleep for the next few days, how come these things always fall through the letterbox on a Saturday or bank holiday weekend.
