lionheart

lionheart

I've been on ESA for years now, am I eligible for a rebate or is there a number I can call to verify if I'm applicable?

maggieomx

Why would you get a rebate ??

poppy123456

maggieomx said:

Why would you get a rebate ??

See here. Comment number 2.

https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/55633/lionheart#latest

lionheart

Because of what I read in the BBC news about they put ESA claimants on the wrong benefit and miss paid them.

maggieomx

Il hsve to goigle it not seen any news for weeks thankyou .

lionheart

You're welcome. 

lionheart

Google ESA problems. It'll come up on the BBC news site.

poppy123456

maggieomx said:

Il hsve to goigle it not seen any news for weeks thankyou .

It concerns those that moved from Incapacity benefit to ESA. They are in the process of contacting everyone that moved across. If you were one of those then  being owed any backdated money will depend on circumstances.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/10/180-000-esa-claimants--could-be-owed-p5-000--/

maggieomx

Im on i come related esa and severe disability payment and have been on them for years ?

lionheart

Then you'll get a refund. Good news for you 👍

maggieomx

Have i got a chance ???

maggieomx

Doubt full im not that lucky ???

lionheart

I'm not that lucky either. Just remember it's a bonus if you get it and a great surprise ah? It'd help me put immensely. Even a tenner is welcome.

lionheart

Out*

maggieomx

Wont miss what i never had lol !!

poppy123456

maggieomx said:

Im on i come related esa and severe disability payment and have been on them for years ?

Then the underpayments don't apply to you because you're already claiming Income related ESA.

maggieomx

What is i come related esa ???

poppy123456

Income related ESA is means a means tested benefit. As you're claiming the severe disability premium then this is only paid on Income related ESA.

Contributions based ESA is £110.75 per week from April 2018, anything more than that then you're claiming Income related ESA.

The underpayments concern those that transferred from Incapacity benefit to ESA and were placed onto Contributions based ESA and weren't assessed for any income related.

maggieomx

I must be on.income related esa as i get severe disability payment ?

maggieomx

poppy123456 said:

maggieomx said:

Im on i come related esa and severe disability payment and have been on them for years ?

Then the underpayments don't apply to you because you're already claiming Income related ESA.

Been.on it for years .