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10 years 8 months ago #124649 by Jane Gibbard
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I was moved from Incapacity Benefit to ESA just over a year ago. It was never explained to me that I had been put into the activity group and the payment would only last a year. Back in March I received a letter telling me my money would stop on the 26th July. I immediately contacted and was told I could take another medical to see if they would allow me to stay on ESA. I had to really fight for this and was told loads of conflicting information. I had my medical on the 14th July and was told I would get an answer within 2 weeks. I am still waiting. Since march I have phoned every week to be fobbed off each time saying it just taking a long time. I haven't had any money since 26th July and am at a loss of what to do now. Please advise.
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10 years 8 months ago #124650 by Gordon
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JG
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ESA Decisions at the moment appear to be taking about 6-8 weeks although some areas are taking longer, there is little that you can do to speed the process, involving you MP may help
Contacting your MP
Your payments will only be re-instated if you are placed in the Support Group, being placed in the WRAG again will not be sufficient. Any new Decision will be appealable which will give you a second bite if you are unsuccessful, but you will not be entitled to any payments while this is carried out.
I assume you have checked whether you are eligible for Income Related ESA? Eligibility for ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, assets and savings and any hours that a partner works.
Asset rule for ESA(IR)
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Gordon
Welcome to the forum
In case you are not aware, your real name appears to be showing in the forum, if you want to change this then follow the instructions in the following FAQ
My full name is showing, how can I stop it?
ESA Decisions at the moment appear to be taking about 6-8 weeks although some areas are taking longer, there is little that you can do to speed the process, involving you MP may help
Contacting your MP
Your payments will only be re-instated if you are placed in the Support Group, being placed in the WRAG again will not be sufficient. Any new Decision will be appealable which will give you a second bite if you are unsuccessful, but you will not be entitled to any payments while this is carried out.
I assume you have checked whether you are eligible for Income Related ESA? Eligibility for ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, assets and savings and any hours that a partner works.
Asset rule for ESA(IR)
24 hour work rule for ESA(IR)
Gordon
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