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7 years 1 month ago #180918 by pomaus
I am currently in receipt of ESA Contributions based and I am in the (Support Group).

I used to receive Income related ESA 3 years ago, but this all stopped due to an increase in savings / income.
I do not receive any means tested benefits, Income related, Council Tax, Housing Benefit etc..

Today, I just received 2 letters in the post.
1st letter was about ground rent, Service charges and Help with Mortgage payments asking me to confirm the amounts (I do not claim this and have not done so in 3 years)
2nd letter was asking me about and sending proof of my bank accounts and savings (which they already know about) and my house value.

Why would I have got these letters if I am not receiving income related benefits?

As I am in the support group of ESA and Contributory based , this is not time limited and therefore my savings are not relevant?

Has anyone else received this letter by mistake?

Thanks guys

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7 years 1 month ago #180949 by Gordon
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Peter

Were you receiving ESA(CB) with an ESA(IR) top up?

It could be that they are checking to see whether you ESA(IR) can be put back into payment or it could be that they have seen regular payments being made to you and they are checking whether it is some form of pension income.

Unfortunately, the DWP can make reasonable requests for financial information even if you don't think that they are applicable to you, failing to provide the information can lead to your payments being suspended.

You can try ringing the ESA Helpline, but they may not be able help and it's unlikely that they will be able to put you in touch with the department that has made the request, but you never know.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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7 years 1 month ago #181068 by pomaus
Replied by pomaus on topic ESA contributory Support Group & Savings
Thanks Gordon for the reply.

I phoned the DWP today about this.

I was advised that this happens quite frequently to people who have previously claimed ESA (IR) in the past as a top up but benefit but now only received ESA (CB)

I was told that it is the computer thing auto chucking these letters out.

Was advised to return the letters with a covering letter stating that I only receive ESA (CB) and therefore these letter have been sent in error.

Have done as advised.

If I hear anything back differently from the DWP, I will update the forum, otherwise thank you for your help.

Pete
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