new-style esa assessment rate backpay
yellow2018
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After much difficulty in communicating with them, dwp have agreed that I should be paid assessment rate ESA whilst going through the process, not just credits-only as they initially decided for me. However, they have only given me backpay to the date I called up to apply in February. However, I stated on on my esa form that I wanted my claim to start in December (as new-style esa states on the website that you can backdate your claim up to 3 months) and my corresponding fit note starts on this date in December. If I have a fit note starting from December, surely it is correct that I am back paid the assessment rate to this point, as opposed to just getting backpay to when I called up to start my application in February? I would appreciate some advice so I know whether or not to chase this up. Thank you.
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Yes New style ESA can be backdated 3 months, as you stated this on your form then there should be no reason why you shouldn't receive backdated money. The only reason why you wouldn't receive backdated money for those 3 months is if you were claiming Carers Allowance at that time.
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Okay, I was not claiming CA at that time, so I will chase that up. Thank you for your advice. Regards.0
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Hi poppy finally did mr now if this turned down I go tribunal when they reply is that when I send sick note backdated to when esa stopped0
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yellow2018 said:Okay, I was not claiming CA at that time, so I will chase that up. Thank you for your advice. Regards.
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Dotty123 said:Hi poppy finally did mr now if this turned down I go tribunal when they reply is that when I send sick note backdated to when esa stoppedHi,You can send them anytime providing they are backdated. I know you haven't had the MR decision yet but no harm in being prepared. Use this link to send them. https://www.gov.uk/send-fit-note
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Will they know it’s from me when send it as I’m not claiming anything just mr then tribunal sorry to bother you0
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Dotty123 said:Will they know it’s from me when send it as I’m not claiming anything just mr then tribunal sorry to bother you
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Ok thank you0
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