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11 years 4 months ago - 11 years 4 months ago #104554 by Augustus
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I am sorry to be asking really obvious question but unfortunately I cannot focus to long on your website to found out all the answers, so please bear with me.
Can someone please tell me:
1. I am currently receiving ESA support group element but have received ESA50 so am being re-assessed. Do I stay on the support group amount until a new decision is made? If amount is due to drop, should not the DWP advise me in writing? I was given ESA support for 12 moths in May 2012.
2. If a new decision kept me in support but for a shorter period, could I appeal this or ask for a reconsideration?
3. If I don't agree with a new DWP decision, is it true that I can't appeal immediately anymore, but would have to ask for a reconsideration? What is the new procedure immediately you hear from DWP if you disagree?
Many thanks for your help.
Your website is a boon to all of us!
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Can someone please tell me:
1. I am currently receiving ESA support group element but have received ESA50 so am being re-assessed. Do I stay on the support group amount until a new decision is made? If amount is due to drop, should not the DWP advise me in writing? I was given ESA support for 12 moths in May 2012.
2. If a new decision kept me in support but for a shorter period, could I appeal this or ask for a reconsideration?
3. If I don't agree with a new DWP decision, is it true that I can't appeal immediately anymore, but would have to ask for a reconsideration? What is the new procedure immediately you hear from DWP if you disagree?
Many thanks for your help.
Your website is a boon to all of us!
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11 years 4 months ago #104557 by Gordon
To answer your questions.
1. You will continue to receive the Support Group rate until a new Decision on your claim is made.
2. I am afraid not, the re-assessment period is not part of the Decision and cannot be appealed.
3. The changes you are referring to are related to Universal Credit and do not come into effect until October, even then it is not clear how and whether they will affect existing ESA claimants.
Gordon
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Augustus wrote: I am sorry to be asking really obvious question but unfortunately I cannot focus to long on your website to found out all the answers, so please bear with me.
Can someone please tell me:
1. I am currently receiving ESA support group element but have received ESA50 so am being re-assessed. Do I stay on the support group amount until a new decision is made? If amount is due to drop, should not the DWP advise me in writing? I was given ESA support for 12 moths in May 2012.
2. If a new decision kept me in support but for a shorter period, could I appeal this or ask for a reconsideration?
3. If I don't agree with a new DWP decision, is it true that I can't appeal immediately anymore, but would have to ask for a reconsideration? What is the new procedure immediately you hear from DWP if you disagree?
Many thanks for your help.
Your website is a boon to all of us!
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To answer your questions.
1. You will continue to receive the Support Group rate until a new Decision on your claim is made.
2. I am afraid not, the re-assessment period is not part of the Decision and cannot be appealed.
3. The changes you are referring to are related to Universal Credit and do not come into effect until October, even then it is not clear how and whether they will affect existing ESA claimants.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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