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Not entitled to SSP

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hlc123 · 07/01/2019 22:03

Looking for some advice please. I work 6-12 hours a week and am booked in to have an operation with a recovery time of at least 6 weeks next month. I don't earn a lot but my wages will be missed during my recovery and as I don't earn enough I am not entitled to SSP. I understand I may possibly be able to claim ESA as I have full National Insurance contributions for the last 2 years. From what I have read my employer should give me a SSP1 form explaining why I do not qualify for SSP, but then what do I do? Any help/advice gratefuly received. TIA

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Babyroobs · 07/01/2019 22:22

The years they will be looking at for NI contributions will be tax years 2017-18 and 2016-17. As most areas are now full service Uc it will be new style ESA theta you claim. Once you receive your SSP1 form then you can ring up the Universal credit number and tell them you want to claim new style ESA - be very firm about this - do not let them steer you to Uc if you only want to claim Contributions based ESA . they should then email you a form to claim it. You will ned a sick note.

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hlc123 · 07/01/2019 22:25

Thank you

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