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Paying out underpayments from incap to esa

hi all does anyone no how far they have got to paying out underpayments from incap to esa ,i changed in 2011 not heard anything as yet
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I have asked @BenefitsTrainingCo to take a look at your question, I hope they'll be able to help.
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It is still an ongoing process and the latest update can be found here:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/738197/m-11-18.pdf
Lee
The Government acknowledged the full backdating of the ESA arrears (prior to October 2014) on 18 July 2018.
This meant a further 250,000 cases are to be reviewed specifically in relation to arrears due prior to October 2014. This is in addition to the 300,000 they were already looking at for arrears from October 2014. The DWP have said recently (September) that they are still on schedule to review the original 300,000 by March 2019. This will include additional payments to claimants who have already been paid arrears that were limited to October 2014, with payments expected January-March 2019.
There is currently no timescale for reviewing the additional 250,000 cases.
Not good news for those waiting for the arrears I am afraid. You could call ESA but I am doubtful this would make any difference.
Sarah
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