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1 day 6 hours ago #305330 by Jasmine3234
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I thought that I was on irESA, being in the Support Group and receiving payments for Severe Disability Allowance and the Disability Income Guarantee. I am just starting to fill in my migration to UC, which says "you will soon stop getting the following benefits - income realted ESA"
It now seems I may be on a mixture of Contribution Based and Income Related. The wording on my last award says "THE PAYMENT OF ESA IS BASED ON YOUR NI CONTRIBUTION RECORDS AND ANY ADDITIONAL AMOUNT THE LAW SAYS YOU HAVE TO LIVE ON"
Does this mean that doing my managed migration to UC will trigger something so I have to apply for new style ESA as well? Also, does this mean filling out a whole new ESA form with the possibility of medical assessments etc. My anxiety is through the roof.
Please can you advise. Thank you.
It now seems I may be on a mixture of Contribution Based and Income Related. The wording on my last award says "THE PAYMENT OF ESA IS BASED ON YOUR NI CONTRIBUTION RECORDS AND ANY ADDITIONAL AMOUNT THE LAW SAYS YOU HAVE TO LIVE ON"
Does this mean that doing my managed migration to UC will trigger something so I have to apply for new style ESA as well? Also, does this mean filling out a whole new ESA form with the possibility of medical assessments etc. My anxiety is through the roof.
Please can you advise. Thank you.
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18 hours 27 minutes ago #305357 by David
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Replied by David on topic ESA to UC migration - now I am really worried
Hi Jasmine3234
Most people in this Forum have a mixture of Contributions Based ESA and Income Based ESA and move to New Style ESA on Managed Migration. The move to New Style ESA is straightforward and won't trigger a WCA medical earlier than otherwise. Here is feedback from a Forum member on the New Style ESA claim this morning--
"Hi, had my telephone appointment. It had been rescheduled and the letter emailed to me about the new appointment was a bit more 'personal' . It stated 'We have arranged a telephone interview with a work coach. At this interview you will need to agree and accept your claimant commitment. The claimant commitment is your record of the actions that you need to take to continue getting New Style ESA. It will not include any work-related activities' It also describes it as New Style ESA New Joiner (Migrated Claim as UC Claim). Why on earth was I so worried, there was literally nothing asked. The coach/advisor simply stated why the call is needed, it was to update the claim as I had migrated. Then went through basic security questions (the only questions asked!). I was then told they need to know I am aware to report any changes. This is done by them simply telling you. Thats it. They will email you or post a letter for your records. I was also told that if I needed any help or had any problems with payment to contact said person who would raise it in head office in Belfast where the payments are done. I could use the UC journal for the case manager but if no joy for ESA related matters contact them. THere was absolutely no prying or tricks. It literally, if you dont ask any questions, be over in 3 mins. The letter calls it an interview that will last 30 mins, and we will ask you about your health. They know I was in support group, but in the call it was not mentioned only stated I just need to inform them of any changes like others have said. Hope this puts peoples mind at rest."
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Most people in this Forum have a mixture of Contributions Based ESA and Income Based ESA and move to New Style ESA on Managed Migration. The move to New Style ESA is straightforward and won't trigger a WCA medical earlier than otherwise. Here is feedback from a Forum member on the New Style ESA claim this morning--
"Hi, had my telephone appointment. It had been rescheduled and the letter emailed to me about the new appointment was a bit more 'personal' . It stated 'We have arranged a telephone interview with a work coach. At this interview you will need to agree and accept your claimant commitment. The claimant commitment is your record of the actions that you need to take to continue getting New Style ESA. It will not include any work-related activities' It also describes it as New Style ESA New Joiner (Migrated Claim as UC Claim). Why on earth was I so worried, there was literally nothing asked. The coach/advisor simply stated why the call is needed, it was to update the claim as I had migrated. Then went through basic security questions (the only questions asked!). I was then told they need to know I am aware to report any changes. This is done by them simply telling you. Thats it. They will email you or post a letter for your records. I was also told that if I needed any help or had any problems with payment to contact said person who would raise it in head office in Belfast where the payments are done. I could use the UC journal for the case manager but if no joy for ESA related matters contact them. THere was absolutely no prying or tricks. It literally, if you dont ask any questions, be over in 3 mins. The letter calls it an interview that will last 30 mins, and we will ask you about your health. They know I was in support group, but in the call it was not mentioned only stated I just need to inform them of any changes like others have said. Hope this puts peoples mind at rest."
David
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11 hours 24 minutes ago #305395 by Jasmine3234
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Thank you for your reply David.
So when I submit my completed migration form for UC does this mean I will have to fill in another form for New Style ESA? Also, I am completing the migration form bit by bit, so when does the "journal" become live?
I have read somewhere that you need to start completing a New Style ESA form independantly from the UC migration form. As in you have to initiate it yourself?
Sorry for so many questions.
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So when I submit my completed migration form for UC does this mean I will have to fill in another form for New Style ESA? Also, I am completing the migration form bit by bit, so when does the "journal" become live?
I have read somewhere that you need to start completing a New Style ESA form independantly from the UC migration form. As in you have to initiate it yourself?
Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks
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11 hours 15 minutes ago #305397 by David
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Hi Jasmine3234
You don't have to complete a new form for New Style ESA. Just the actions the Forum member above undertook.
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You don't have to complete a new form for New Style ESA. Just the actions the Forum member above undertook.
David
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