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zigg
zigg Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

hi all I haven't received the letter yet bit have no idea what I have to do to claim universal credit when I get the migration letter I was wondering as I claim income related esa and pip and sdp .

whwhat information will I need for this change how do i do it and cab I get help changing filling it all In

tgisthis is for mental health

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    When you receive the letter you will have 3 months to claim. Once you submit your claim your Income Related ESA will continue for 2 weeks and then stop.

    If any part of your ESA is contributions based that will continue but be deducted from UC.

    As you’re in the Support Group then you will be entitled to the LCWRA element from the start of your claim. You will not need to be reassessed or need to provide any fit notes.

    Citizens Advice have a help to claim service if you need assistance.

  • zigg
    zigg Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected

    tthank you for your help

  • zigg
    zigg Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected
  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing

    Hi @zigg I know it all seems a little confusing, I hope Poppy's answer has helped. You will find a bit more information about migrating to UC here: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/transitional-protection-and-universal-credit

  • zigg
    zigg Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/873464#Comment_873464

    I received the migration letter today .the thing that's bothering me is I renewed my esa about 5 years ago and my evidence is well outdated. will I be reassessed.?

  • zigg
    zigg Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected

    @poppy123456

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 6,063 Championing

    Poppy is on a break from the forum.

    No new medical assessment will happen as a result of the migration.

    The application form will ask for basic details about your medical conditions.

    Then once you've submitted your application ESA will confirm your award with UC.

  • zigg
    zigg Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected

    ththank you for your help

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