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2 years 4 months ago #273572 by CherryMa
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I’ve submitted a back payment request on a closed claim. ESA have confirmed I should’ve been receiving the Severed Disability Premium from November 2017- December 2018 after I’d won the PIP tribunal in September 2018. Apparently they did try to contact me in regards to confirming my address to get this payment made however it wasn’t received as I was homeless October- December 2018 before moving abroad and the claim was closed, my last address with them is a hostel and I was in and out of hostels at the time which can all be proven. I’ve sent in proof of winning my PIP tribunal and my old tenancy for the hostel which they requested.
I know they chase debt for closed claims years after it’s been closed. I’m just wondering if the decision maker could refuse it because I didn’t respond to letters sent in the post at the time to keep them updated? I’ve spoken in part to someone who works for DWP and they mentioned something called the Exceptional Clerical Payment (ECP) which is used to make payment on closed claims.
Are there any legal right to receiving money owed even if the claim was closed? Anyone know if there is actually a timescale for applying for this?
I know they chase debt for closed claims years after it’s been closed. I’m just wondering if the decision maker could refuse it because I didn’t respond to letters sent in the post at the time to keep them updated? I’ve spoken in part to someone who works for DWP and they mentioned something called the Exceptional Clerical Payment (ECP) which is used to make payment on closed claims.
Are there any legal right to receiving money owed even if the claim was closed? Anyone know if there is actually a timescale for applying for this?
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2 years 4 months ago #273607 by Gary
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Hi CherryMa
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
You raise an interesting question but unfortunately it is outside the remit of the forum.
You need to contact your local Welfare Rights Organisation who will be able to advise you, you can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
You raise an interesting question but unfortunately it is outside the remit of the forum.
You need to contact your local Welfare Rights Organisation who will be able to advise you, you can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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