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2 years 11 months ago #269079 by Eva
Arrears Payment lump sum ESA was created by Eva
Hello Moderators,

I would appreciate some clarification about:-

If you are awarded an ESA Arrears payment lump sum over £5,000, backdated 6 years, because of an "official error"

Is the amount awarded, disregarded "indefinitely" for as long as you are on this benefit.

Thank you.

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2 years 11 months ago #269096 by Gary
Replied by Gary on topic Arrears Payment lump sum ESA
Hi susan

In some cases, this payment is not counted as savings for one year and will not affect your income related or means tested benefits during this time, such as UC.

However, where benefits have been underpaid because of:

* an official error
* an error on point of law

Any payments over £5,000 can be disregarded for the length of the claim or until the award ends.

Gary

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