i’ve been paid ESA twice in 5 days… any ideas why?

megmog00
megmog00 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
hi all, I’ve just had a look at my bank and have had a payment of ESA made to me on 15th dec of £122.10 and then again 20th dec of £131.18…. i had my health assessment on 2nd december so am currently waiting to hear which work group i will be placed in.. could it be to do with this? 

Thanks :) 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    edited December 2022
    If you're under 25 then the £122.10 was your usual fortnightly payment. The decision could have been made and they owed you some money. When did you first claim ESA exactly?
  • megmog00
    megmog00 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Listener
    @poppy123456 I first applied at the end of aug… i thought it was strange to get a payment 5 days later, especially of a different amount! 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    That does sound strange @megmog00. Does it sound less strange and confusing now? 

    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  :)
  • megmog00
    megmog00 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Listener
    @L_Volunteer hiya, so I gave them a call & they said it’s because i’ve been placed in the work group & it’s a back payment ! was just worried i have been overpaid but all sorted now thank you! :) 
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,415 Championing
    Oh well at least you have some money spare money to use. 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    megmog00 said:
    ..i’ve been placed in the work group ..
    Do you mean the Support Group or the Work Related Activity Group?

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