assessment phase esa while appealing

Is it still possible to apply for payment of assessment phase esa while appealing if one has been turned down for esa but was previously in receipt of incapacity benefit?

Magwitch wrote:

Is it still possible to apply for payment of assessment phase esa while appealing if one has been turned down for esa but was previously in receipt of incapacity benefit?

Hi Mw,

If a claimant is found fit for work, and therefore has no entitlement to ESA, the claimant can appeal the decision within 1 month of the date of the decision using form GL24.

The claimant will also have to obtain Med Certs (Fit notes) from their G.P.

The claimant will then be entitled to assessment rate ESA, whilst under the appeals process.

Please see the sections on "Appeals", and "ESA" on our FAQ's from here :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?func=vie...id=10&id=70444#70444

bro58

Thank you Gordon and bro58 so much for your replies. I thought this was the case but wanted to be absolutely certain.

Many thanks!