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Backdated ESA?

lisaparker
lisaparker Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited November 2018 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi everyone
I've just filled out my ESA form for the possible backdated benefit...I was put on con bases ESA from incapacity benefit bk in October 2012,but I've now been told I could have possibly been getting income based ESA premium payments....im confused lol does this mean my benefit will change?Or am I due extra money,can anyone help please?Thanks :-)

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  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,153 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @lisaparker

    Welcome it’s great to meet you today.

    Have you got a local “CAB” as they would be a good starting point.

    Please please come back to me if you have any more problems!!!!
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  • lisaparker
    lisaparker Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    I have yes,but I wondered if anyone on this lovely group could help first as I find it difficult to get out....
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @lisaparker welcome to the communityI!

    I am unsure, hopefully some of our other members will be in contact with you soon to advise you. 

    Do let us know if we can be of any further assistance! :)
    Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,648 Scope online community team
    Hi @lisaparker

     

    Welcome to Scope's community! It's great to have you here.  Just to get you started we have a How To Guide here, you can see all the latest posts here, jump in and get involved and don't worry we are a friendly bunch!  
    If you need anything, just let us know.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,926 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi,

    Being entitled to the Income Related top up will totally depend on your circumstances. Living with a partner that works, household income, savings/capital are all things that count for the income related top up. It can take as long as 12 weeks before you hear anything back from DWP and they will write to you once they've made a decision.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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