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Failed Medical - No Premiums?
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13 years 2 months ago - 13 years 2 months ago #86603 by Ashley
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Hello there.
I had a medical in March, Failed in May so we are appealing on basis of Depression / Anxiety not being put across correctly. We have appealed before and went from 0 - 15 with your help.
However I was sitting on a good ESA + Enchanced Disability premium (Single, claiming DLA living alone).
When I phoned today that not only had my ESA stopped but also my Premiums had stopped they said that while appealing ESA I cannot claim any premiums(But I'll get it all backdated!). The DLA has remained unchanged and its a bit difficult going back to the appeal rate alone.
Are the DWP correct in taking away the premiums while I appeal (again?). Was work support now appeal rate and hopefully win rate when they decide to appeal with help here.
Thank you for any help
I had a medical in March, Failed in May so we are appealing on basis of Depression / Anxiety not being put across correctly. We have appealed before and went from 0 - 15 with your help.
However I was sitting on a good ESA + Enchanced Disability premium (Single, claiming DLA living alone).
When I phoned today that not only had my ESA stopped but also my Premiums had stopped they said that while appealing ESA I cannot claim any premiums(But I'll get it all backdated!). The DLA has remained unchanged and its a bit difficult going back to the appeal rate alone.
Are the DWP correct in taking away the premiums while I appeal (again?). Was work support now appeal rate and hopefully win rate when they decide to appeal with help here.
Thank you for any help

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13 years 2 months ago #86605 by Gordon
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AShley
My understanding is that the ESA Premiums are payable whilst you receive the ESA Assessment rate, but you'll need to confirm this with a Welfare Rights officer or your local CAB.
Good luck with the appeal.
Gordon
My understanding is that the ESA Premiums are payable whilst you receive the ESA Assessment rate, but you'll need to confirm this with a Welfare Rights officer or your local CAB.
Good luck with the appeal.
Gordon
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13 years 2 months ago #86606 by Ashley
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Thank you! I'll take a trot down to the CAB tomorrow.
Thanks for the quick reply
Thanks for the quick reply

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