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7 years 2 weeks ago #184372 by gaz111
ESA Reassement was created by gaz111
Hello,

I've been on ESA in the Support Group since September 2014 after being transferred from income support. I didn't have to attend a medical back then.

I rang the DWP today to ask how long my award was for. The lady said 3 years which means it is up for being re assessed around June-sept time. The lady on the phone said I would be send a questionnaire to fill out and then attend a medical. She said everyone has to have a medical now. Is this correct?

Already I'm anxious about this and scared. My main questions were.

1. Can they re asses on paper based evidence only?
2. How long does it take from handing back the form to hear if you have to attend a medical?
3. Can they just re assess and award without having to fill out the questionnaire?
4. IF I was put in the wrag group would i still get the disability enhancements as I get PIP enhanced daily living? Or are these enhancements only for the support group?

I currently get PIP enhanced daily living which I was awarded 1 year ago for 5 years,

Thank you,

G

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7 years 2 weeks ago #184378 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic ESA Reassement
gaz

1. They can providing there is sufficient information in and with the ESA50 for them to do so.

2. It's very variable, in some areas it will be weeks in others months and a few have delays that are still in excess of six months.

3. In principle yes, but this only happens for claimants who severe and untreatable conditions. The vast majority of claimants (99%) will be sent an ESA50.

4. The Premiums are not specific to the group so you would continue to receive them.

Gordon

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