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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #83844 by alitalia
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I have been placed in the support group and have just received an ESA3 form. I have no idea what this is ? do I have to re apply and go through it all again ?
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12 years 11 months ago #83845 by Gordon
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alitalia wrote:
Hope this explains it.
Gordon
From comments elsewhere, an ESA3 is issued to ESA claimants who may qualify for ESA(IR) as a top up to their ESA(CB) due to low income.I have been placed in the support group and have just received an ESA3 form. I have no idea what this is ? do I have to re apply and go through it all again ?
Hope this explains it.
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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #83850 by alitalia
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If it wasnt for this site i would have been in a pickle so thank you. I just dont know what an esa3 form is. Im very worried. I dont know what a top up is and fear they may stop all my benefits.
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12 years 11 months ago #83851 by slugsta
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A 'top up' means that they think you might be entitled to some extra money

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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #83911 by alitalia
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It says I have to send a DS 1500 report ? Im stuck
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12 years 11 months ago #83919 by Gordon
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alitalia wrote:
The ESA3 form covers a change of circumstances, usually with regard to claiming ESA(IR), either as a replacement for ESA(CB) or as a top-up, typically you need to complete the section related to your income, assets, and what your partner does.
If in doubt, phone your local DWP office to find out why it has been sent.
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A DS1500 is for claimants who are terminally ill and have a life expectancy of less than six months, if this is not relevent to you, then you should ignore it.It says I have to send a DS 1500 report ? Im stuck
The ESA3 form covers a change of circumstances, usually with regard to claiming ESA(IR), either as a replacement for ESA(CB) or as a top-up, typically you need to complete the section related to your income, assets, and what your partner does.
If in doubt, phone your local DWP office to find out why it has been sent.
Gordon
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