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Hi, my name is Nannynoo! how long it takes for the DWP to decide on a Mandatory Reconsideration?

Nannynoo

Does anyone know how long it takes for the DWP to decide on a Mandatory Reconsideration for New Style ESA.
Thanks

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poppy123456

Anything up to about 12 weeks.

Alex_Alumni

Hello and welcome @Nannynoo and thanks for reaching out

As Poppy has mentioned it can be anything up to 12 weeks I'm afraid, so hopefully it's sooner than that. Let us know when you hear more!

poppy123456

Purrrrrrr said:

Im nanny-noo-noo it's true that's what my grandchildren call me 😁

That is so cute!

Nannynoo

Thank you all for your help.
My ESA has been reduced because I am in the contribution group, paid all my N I so don't understand it !

poppy123456

Nannynoo said:

Thank you all for your help.
My ESA has been reduced because I am in the contribution group, paid all my N I so don't understand it !

Why has it been reduced? Which group are you in, Support Group or Work related activity group? Are you aware that New style ESA is a contributions based on benefit?

How much ESA are you receiving every fortnight?

Sorry for all the questions but more information is needed before anyone can advise you further.

Nannynoo

I am in the work related group, I've only been claiming ESA from 10th March.
I have checked my NI contributions and I have all full years.
I was being paid £9.00 per week but this has just been increased to £17.00
I have asked for a mandatory reconsideration because I don't understand either !!

poppy123456

If you’ve only been claiming since March this year then that’s a very quick decision to be placed into the work related activity group.

Are you receiving a pension? A pension of more than £85/week will reduce your ESA by 50p/week for every £1 over that amount.

Nannynoo

No, I only receive the enhanced rate of PIP mobility £71.00 per week.
Just checked my letter and I am in the contribution group at the moment. Sorry for the mix up.

poppy123456

What do you mean contributions group? There’s no such group. I’m trying to help you but it’s very difficult because you haven’t given enough of information.

Why are you only receiving £17/week ESA?

Nannynoo

I'm sorry that you feel confused but the benefits system is new to me !!
My letter says .....
The payment of ESA is base on my N I contributions and any additional amount the law says that I need to live on.

Living expenses
£77.00

Total income related amount £ 77

Income and benefits
No income will be taken off your ESA allowance.

Your income related amount is £77 less £0.00 so you would be entitled to £77

However because you are entitled to contribution based ESA we will pay you £9.40

poppy123456

That makes absolutely no sense at all. Nothing unusual for ESA letters because they often make no sense.

If you’re not receiving any type of pension then I don’t see how your ESA can be reduced.

Nannynoo

That is my thoughts exactly. I have asked for a mandatory reconsideration so I will keep you updated as to how that goes !!

Many thanks

L_Volunteer

Good luck @Nannynoo. How are you feeling about this at the moment?

Nannynoo

L_Volunteer

Does that mean angry @Nannynoo? Here for you if you would like to talk more about how you are feeling at the moment and if anything would help

Nannynoo

I'm angry at the DWP for only awarding me £9.40 pw.
It's now been over 6 weeks and still haven't heard anything back.
I don't think that they could live on that amount.
I've worked all my life and I now need some support !!

poppy123456

Have you checked entitlement to Universal Credit? If you live with a partner you'll need to claim as a couple and your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration. If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you're excluded from claiming. You can use this calculator to check entitlement. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator

With regards to your ESA it makes no sense for it to be reduced if you're not receiving a pension of more than £85/week because this is the only thing that can reduce New style ESA.

Your ESA will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

Nannynoo

I have now received my appointment for my work capability assessment via telephone, it's on the 13th June.
Wish me luck x

Hannah_Alumni

Keeping everything crossed for you @Nannynoo🤞

Nannynoo

Thank you Hannah

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