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Back pay

kopite1 Member Posts: 3 Listener

June 2019 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

I changed over from incapacity to ESA and was contacted 2 months ago being told I've been underpayed and could get back dated monies has anyone been paid these monies and how long did it take to collect?

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poppy123456 Member Posts: 22,218 Disability Gamechanger

June 2019

Hi,

It can take 20 weeks for them to make a decision, once they have they will contact you with a decision letter.

Proud winner of the 2019 empowering others award. This award was given for supporting disabled people and their families for the benefit advice I have given to members here on the community.
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