letter from DWP

yesterday i received a letter from the DWP telling me about the new benefit rates from april 2012 it also outlined how my esa benefit is made up, is this a standard letter that everyone on benefits will receive?, the letter also outlines other points about notifying them of any change of circumstances that may affect my benefit has anyone else receive a similar letter recently (im in Scotland)the lettter was sent from the benefits office who deal with my claim

jamesy wrote:

yesterday i received a letter from the DWP telling me about the new benefit rates from april 2012 it also outlined how my esa benefit is made up, is this a standard letter that everyone on benefits will receive?, the letter also outlines other points about notifying them of any change of circumstances that may affect my benefit has anyone else receive a similar letter recently (im in Scotland)the lettter was sent from the benefits office who deal with my claim

Hi J,

Yes, it is a standard letter, informing climants of the annual increase to benefits, that come in to force in April.

bro58

thanks bro, so these letters are being sent to everyone receiving benefits even though the changes in benefit rates are still 2 months away, on another subject if thats ok do i need to notify them if there has been a change(increase) on the medication i am on for my illness?

hello,
what are the increases? for esa?

I had the same letter yesterday informing me of Changes In Social Security Benefits.

My letter went on to state that from 9th April 2012 the rates are going to change.

As from 28th November 2012 my ESA will be £136.24 a week.

The 'attached sheet' (those of you in the same position as me will know what the attached sheet is) giving me a breakdown of my entitlement didn't mention the £136.24/28th November 2012.....
but gave me the breakdown of entitlement as from 11th April 2012 to 27th November 2012 which amounts to £126.24.. (previously unmentioned in the main letter).

So, I/one would assume that I'll receive £126.34 up until 27th November 2012, and from 28th November 2012, I'll receive £136.34 a week.

Not quite..........anyone hazard a guess as to why?

I checked a few things via telephoning the Benefit Centre, and as a result, yet another recorded delivery goes to a Government department.

jamesy wrote:

thanks bro, so these letters are being sent to everyone receiving benefits even though the changes in benefit rates are still 2 months away, on another subject if thats ok do i need to notify them if there has been a change(increase) on the medication i am on for my illness?

Yes J,

Standard letters.

You should inform them if the change in medication somehow alters the level of your limitations that gave you the award of ESA.

A change in medication alone, should not be classed as a "change in circumstances"

bro58