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7 years 10 months ago #161881 by Debbie
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Hi. I have had to claim JSA while waiting for my appeal. I have failed the MR appeal and now appealed to the tribunal/courts but meanwhile I'm claiming JSA for financial reasons. I've been told I do not have to be actively seeking employment while I'm appealing but still entitled to JSA this advice was from DWP was for MR appeal. Is this the same for a tribunal appeal? Thanks debbie
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7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago #161883 by slugsta
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Hi Debbie,
Once the Tribunal Service have notified DWP that they have accepted your appeal, you can request that payment of the assessment rate ESA restarts.
Once the Tribunal Service have notified DWP that they have accepted your appeal, you can request that payment of the assessment rate ESA restarts.
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7 years 10 months ago #161885 by Debbie
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Oh. That's good news is didn't think I could go back on esa while waiting appeal. Is assessment rate less that what you'd normally get? Do you know if their are limitations on this as I thought the government changed all tha so you couldnt h5et it while appealing x
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7 years 10 months ago #161894 by Derek4
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Hi Debbie,
Can I ask if the DWP said that you did not have to actively seek work whilst claiming JSA during the mandatory reconsideration, or were they referring to after the MR was completed ?
Thanks,
Derek
Can I ask if the DWP said that you did not have to actively seek work whilst claiming JSA during the mandatory reconsideration, or were they referring to after the MR was completed ?
Thanks,
Derek
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7 years 10 months ago #161900 by Gordon
Providing this is your first appeal against a Fit for Work Decision then the ESA Assessment rate will be paid as soon the DWP have confirmation of the appeal from the Tribunal Service.
You'll receive the Personal Allowance plus any Premiums, depending on your circumstances it will be;
£57.90 - under 25
£73.10 - Single over 25 and/or ESA(CB)
£114.85 - ESA(IR) couple
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Debbie wrote: Oh. That's good news is didn't think I could go back on esa while waiting appeal. Is assessment rate less that what you'd normally get? Do you know if their are limitations on this as I thought the government changed all tha so you couldnt h5et it while appealing x
Providing this is your first appeal against a Fit for Work Decision then the ESA Assessment rate will be paid as soon the DWP have confirmation of the appeal from the Tribunal Service.
You'll receive the Personal Allowance plus any Premiums, depending on your circumstances it will be;
£57.90 - under 25
£73.10 - Single over 25 and/or ESA(CB)
£114.85 - ESA(IR) couple
Gordon
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7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago #161902 by Gordon
There are no special allowances made for claimants awaiting an MR Decision on an ESA claim (there may be unofficial ones). Your disabilities should allow you to negotiate a reduced Job Search Agreement, although there are limits to what they will accept and you can, once a JSA claim is accepted, present a Fit Note for 13 weeks and be excused any JS at all.
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Derek4 wrote: Hi Debbie,
Can I ask if the DWP said that you did not have to actively seek work whilst claiming JSA during the mandatory reconsideration, or were they referring to after the MR was completed ?
Thanks,
Derek
There are no special allowances made for claimants awaiting an MR Decision on an ESA claim (there may be unofficial ones). Your disabilities should allow you to negotiate a reduced Job Search Agreement, although there are limits to what they will accept and you can, once a JSA claim is accepted, present a Fit Note for 13 weeks and be excused any JS at all.
Gordon
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