Is this Maximus?- ESA50

So today I got a ESA50 form, as I'm due for reassessment. I'm in the ESA support group at present. It is from the Centre for Health and Disability Assessments, is this Maximus? In the past, I've been assessed by Atos.

I notice the questionnaire has changed since last time; the section for other info at the back is now really small not a page. I suppose it is OK to attach a sheet if necessary? Also, is there any point in sending info regarding my PIP (enhanced rate care) or not?

A lovely Christmas present, it's due back the start of January. My main concern is that even though I'm still on antipsychotics and antidepressants and have a life threatening and fluctuating physical health condition, I have now been discharged from mental health into the care of my GP. I don't really have anyone to put in for the professional who cares for or knows you best, so I suppose I will put the GP. They have done a recent care plan with me, so that can go in too. But any other advice or tips welcome, in particular with regard to Maximus.

My last ESA report stated I was put in the support group as I have a mental health condition and in the care of a psychiatrist, and was vulnerable to stressors BUT that the available medical evidence indicated work related activity may be OK in the medium term and would be reassessed in 18 months. I have done a SAR request for the info and it seems the Med form 113 was sent out to the GP but it is blank so I think they may not have returned it. The report refers to previous assessments and medical evidence from IB claims. Can I assume Maximus will then be using this form? Many thanks.

Orangeblossom wrote: So today I got a ESA50 form, as I'm due for reassessment. I'm in the ESA support group at present. It is from the Centre for Health and Disability Assessments, is this Maximus? In the past, I've been assessed by Atos.

I notice the questionnaire has changed since last time; the section for other info at the back is now really small not a page. I suppose it is OK to attach a sheet if necessary? Also, is there any point in sending info regarding my PIP (enhanced rate care) or not?

A lovely Christmas present, it's due back the start of January. My main concern is that even though I'm still on antipsychotics and antidepressants and have a life threatening and fluctuating physical health condition, I have now been discharged from mental health into the care of my GP. I don't really have anyone to put in for the professional who cares for or knows you best, so I suppose I will put the GP. They have done a recent care plan with me, so that can go in too. But any other advice or tips welcome, in particular with regard to Maximus.

My last ESA report stated I was put in the support group as I have a mental health condition and in the care of a psychiatrist, and was vulnerable to stressors BUT that the available medical evidence indicated work related activity may be OK in the medium term and would be reassessed in 18 months. I have done a SAR request for the info and it seems the Med form 113 was sent out to the GP but it is blank so I think they may not have returned it. The report refers to previous assessments and medical evidence from IB claims. Can I assume Maximus will then be using this form? Many thanks.

Hi Ob,

Yes, if it is an ESA50, it will be The Centre for Health and Disability Assessments (CHDA) (Maximus) who took over the ESA WCA Contract from ATOS on 02/03/15. who will carry out your assessment.

I know it will be of little comfort, but you are the 3rd member who has received an ESA50 today.

You can read their topics and my responses to them : Here and Here.

I would try and provide as much evidence as you can, don't rely on them looking at your previous documentation, even though they might. Even though you can mention your G.P. or any other treating HCP, I would not rely on Maximus contacting them.

Try and obtain a letter of support from them to send copy of with The ESA50.

You can refer back to how and why you were placed into The SG last time, your task will be to show that you still qualify for The SG !!

You can even send a copy of the reports that you speak of with The ESA50.

Try and reiterate how you are now, and if applicable that you still suffer the same limitations as you did on your previous assessment.

bro58

Many thanks. I am not sure my GP would be able to do a letter in time and I don't want to have to pay for anything, I have only ever sent in info I've already had in the past which has been OK. The care plan is recent so that will have to do. I just wanted to mention, as others have had the forms today also, I have had a quick look at the pdf version of the form to fill in and that seems quite helpful, being able to come back to it again. Makes it a bit less daunting.

One more question, do you think I should stick to saying how I still fit the risk descriptor or also mention about the uncontrolled disease one. This would be because I think the physical one would fit into that, I have the med evidence it is life threatening and there is nothing preventatively can be done to stop it happening again, I can just manage the symptoms as best I can. I have had a look through your helpful guide to the ESA support group descriptors.

I have already decided if I need to appeal I will do a paper based one as due to the stress of it, as I've been advised to not do anything stressful due to the psychosis being stress related.

Did you mean the reports for ESA or the ones for PIP (or the letter with the descriptors I meet for PIP)?

Out of interest, when I did the SAR request, the ESA report was not in the ESA bundle. I have a copy because I requested it after having been put into the support group upon transfer from IB.