Payments while Appealing Rules

cldcp00

Hi 
I am a bit confused as to what payments you are entitled to while waiting for your appeal. I know that while the mandatory reconsideration is being conducted you get no payments.
But what are the rules concerning payments while waiting for an appeal?

3 years ago, I had to appeal when they tried to move me to the work-related activity group which I won and was put back in support group.

I am worried that this review they will stop my payments and I will have to appeal again would I be eligible to payments while waiting.

Reason why am worried is that I hear that the wait for appeals is very long and I would be without much money.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

poppy123456

All reviews are still currently suspended so it's very unlikely you'll receive any forms anytime soon.

When you do have a review if the worst happens and you're found fit for work after an assessment you will not need to go through the MR process and you can proceed straight to the Tribunal. Once the appeal has been accepted your ESA payments can continue at the assessment rate.

Note: As a result of High Court decision in July 2020, MR has been discontinued for any claimant who, having been found Fit for Work (FfW) following a WCA would, if they appealed, be paid ESA pending the outcome of that appeal. This is known as Payment Pending Appeal (PPA). Not all claimants qualify, and it applies only to Fit for Work disallowance decisions, not decisions such as disallowance due to Failure to Return a Questionnaire or Failure to Attend a WCA.

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/esa-outcomes-of-work-capability-assessments-including-mandatory-reconsiderations-and-appeals-march-2022/esa-work-capability-assessments-mandatory-reconsiderations-and-appeals-march-2022

cldcp00

Thanks Poppy very much appreciate your prompt reply.