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5 years 11 months ago #233738 by k9feline
Hello all, out of the blue I have received a letter from DWP telling me I may be able to get more ESA. I had been on incapacity benefit since 2003 & when ESA was introduced between Feb 2012 - Feb 2013 DWP paid me contribution based ESA. They are now saying I may be eligible for income related ESA during that period & could receive extra payments called premiums. I didn't have savings anywhere near the limit, nor did I have a partner bringing money in, so it seems I do qualify for the extra money.

Accompanying their letter was a 44 page form which I have to complete relating to my circumstances & finances during that period.

My question to you is, has anybody else had a letter like this & does anybody know roughly what amount I could receive. If its only a matter of a few pounds then its not worth me completing the form, but they haven't given me any idea of the amount I could be eligible for.

Hoping you can help. Many thanks.

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5 years 11 months ago #233747 by Gordon
k9feline

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=topic&catid=10&id=125222

Any back payment will oviously be dependant on your circumstances but the average is reported to be about £5000 and some have have received payments of £20,000.

Gordon

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5 years 11 months ago #233799 by k9feline
Thank you Gordon.

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