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11 years 1 week ago - 11 years 1 week ago #104436 by rich47

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Hi,
Firstly a big thank you to everyone involved on this site. Having been a member for several years now I have found the information available to be invaluable.
I sent in my ESA50 form on March18th, and earlier this month received a letter from the DWP saying I was being placed straight into contribution based support group from IB where my income was increased from £99-15 up to £106-50. This is made up of; Living expenses £71-70 and £34-80 extra money because I am in the support group. There was no time limit placed on the award, so I am wondering if I will get re-assessed in the future. It also said on the award "You have been placed in the support group because your illness or disability restricts the possibility of working" I will be 60 in June and had been on incapacity benefit since August 2003 when I had to stop work.

Rich

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11 years 1 week ago #104448 by Gordon

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rich47 wrote: Hi,
Firstly a big thank you to everyone involved on this site. Having been a member for several years now I have found the information available to be invaluable.
I sent in my ESA50 form on March18th, and earlier this month received a letter from the DWP saying I was being placed straight into contribution based support group from IB where my income was increased from £99-15 up to £106-50. This is made up of; Living expenses £71-70 and £34-80 extra money because I am in the support group. There was no time limit placed on the award, so I am wondering if I will get re-assessed in the future. It also said on the award "You have been placed in the support group because your illness or disability restricts the possibility of working" I will be 60 in June and had been on incapacity benefit since August 2003 when I had to stop work.

Rich

Congratulations on the award.

I am afraid that everybody receiving ESA should expect to be re-assessed on a regular basis. You can find out when this is likely to be by requesting your ESA85A medical report, the prognosis is usually used to set the re-assessment date.

Gordon

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11 years 1 week ago #104453 by slugsta

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That is great news Rich! Thank you for letting us know

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11 years 1 week ago #104466 by Carol Cane

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Who do I have to ask for a copy of the medical report please?
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11 years 1 week ago #104472 by Gordon

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Carol Cane wrote: Who do I have to ask for a copy of the medical report please?
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The DWP office that normally deals with your claim.

Gordon

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