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ESA underpayment

mysticmas
mysticmas Community member Posts: 9 Listener
Hi, Ive had  a form to fill in in relation to me claiming Incapacity Benefit and moving onto ESA from 2011-2013, and that I might be due a back payment, At the time I was recieving ESA contribution Based and my partner was also from2011-212 he then moved onto ESA joint Income related, does anyone know if I would be due a payment or not ? 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,325 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi,

    It will totally depend on your circumstances at the time. They are contacting everyone that transferred across, whether they are entitled to back money or not. Some haven't been entitled to anything.

    You'll need to wait for DWP to assess you and make a decision. This can take between 12-20 weeks.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.

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