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23 hours 39 minutes ago #312302 by KMA1972
Refused NS ESA for cancer, Carers Allowance NI credits only was created by KMA1972
Hi all.
Quick question.
I have been refused NS ESA payment (awarded credits only due to cancer diagnosis) as I only have Class 1 NI credits from carers allowance in the previous qualifying tax years. Both years have full NI CA credits.
I understand that there is a rule which relaxes the first requirement, (rule 9) but does that mean that I still qualify with only Carers Allowance class 1 credits for the second qualifying requirement?
I am happy and confident to do the MR, just want to make sure that I'm arguing a valid point.
Thanks Kay
Quick question.
I have been refused NS ESA payment (awarded credits only due to cancer diagnosis) as I only have Class 1 NI credits from carers allowance in the previous qualifying tax years. Both years have full NI CA credits.
I understand that there is a rule which relaxes the first requirement, (rule 9) but does that mean that I still qualify with only Carers Allowance class 1 credits for the second qualifying requirement?
I am happy and confident to do the MR, just want to make sure that I'm arguing a valid point.
Thanks Kay
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22 hours 2 minutes ago #312311 by latetrain
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Replied by latetrain on topic Refused NS ESA for cancer, Carers Allowance NI credits only
Hi KMA1972
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.
To apply for NS ESA
You must have:
1. In one of the two relevant tax years, paid Class 1 contributions (and worked at least 26 weeks in one of these years), or paid Class 2 contributions, at least 26 times the lower earnings limit and
2. During both the relevant tax years, paid or been credited with Class 1 or 2 contributions at least 50 times the lower earnings limit.
Relevant Tax Years: the relevant years are the last 2 complete tax years (6 April - 5 April) before the current benefit year.
Benefit Year: runs from the first Sunday in January
You need to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk where they can take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.
To apply for NS ESA
You must have:
1. In one of the two relevant tax years, paid Class 1 contributions (and worked at least 26 weeks in one of these years), or paid Class 2 contributions, at least 26 times the lower earnings limit and
2. During both the relevant tax years, paid or been credited with Class 1 or 2 contributions at least 50 times the lower earnings limit.
Relevant Tax Years: the relevant years are the last 2 complete tax years (6 April - 5 April) before the current benefit year.
Benefit Year: runs from the first Sunday in January
You need to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk where they can take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.
Gary
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