Does other benefits get backdated?

regardedapple23
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I'm still waiting for a decision and have received the text to say the assessor report was received by DWP and another text saying no decision yet and then a letter saying they have all they need so now I'm just waiting...
I understand pip will get backdated to the date I started the application but I was told I'll possibly get an increase on my ESA and I was wondering if I'd get a backdate for how long I've been on ESA?
I've been on ESA for a few years and was told to go on pip a while back but I never did because I knew the stress it caused but now I've applied I'm just wondering if I'd get a backdate from ESA too or if it'll just be increased from the date my pip application was made or from the first pip payment date
Thank you
I understand pip will get backdated to the date I started the application but I was told I'll possibly get an increase on my ESA and I was wondering if I'd get a backdate for how long I've been on ESA?
I've been on ESA for a few years and was told to go on pip a while back but I never did because I knew the stress it caused but now I've applied I'm just wondering if I'd get a backdate from ESA too or if it'll just be increased from the date my pip application was made or from the first pip payment date
Thank you
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Which ESA are you claiming? Is it Income Related, the old contributions based or New style ESA?If your claim started after December 2018 then it will be New style ESA and there’s no disability premiums payable with this.
If it’s Income Related, do you live alone or with other adults?0 -
It's income related and I've been on the same esa for the past 5 years+ and never been moved and I live alone0
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Then if you’re successfully awarded daily living PIP you will be entitled to the Severe Disability Premium (SDP) which is an extra £69.40/week. This will be backdated to the start of your PIP award and you’ll need to ring ESA to claim it.1
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poppy123456 said:Then if you’re successfully awarded daily living PIP you will be entitled to the Severe Disability Premium (SDP) which is an extra £69.40/week. This will be backdated to the start of your PIP award and you’ll need to ring ESA to claim it.
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Glad we were able to help you @regardedapple23. It sounds positive that this is something you might be able to navigate with your support worker.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you0 -
L_Volunteer said:Glad we were able to help you @regardedapple23. It sounds positive that this is something you might be able to navigate with your support worker.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you
I received a text saying they awwRded me so i called the pip number and was told my payment is due start of January and I think it added up to enhanced daily living and standard mobility but I read that it could be wrong so I'm just waiting for the backdate payment now or the letter so fingers crossed!
Thank you!!1
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