Confused about letter
Juthbert
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Hi,
I had my work capability assessment at the end of January and have been waiting to hear what group I'm being placed in.
Today I've received a letter saying that due to a change in state and security benefits,my payments will increase to £90 from April, but that I can only be paid ESA until the end of September. It says nothing about which group I'm in but does say I can appeal the decision. I feel confused now.
Is this just a general letter or does it mean I e been classed as capable for work? I've received a copy of my assessment and the assessor wrote that my issues were severe and she didn't feel I was capable for work for the foreseeable future.
I know I should just phone them and ask but I hate using the phone, so thought I'd check on here first if anyone could advise.
I had my work capability assessment at the end of January and have been waiting to hear what group I'm being placed in.
Today I've received a letter saying that due to a change in state and security benefits,my payments will increase to £90 from April, but that I can only be paid ESA until the end of September. It says nothing about which group I'm in but does say I can appeal the decision. I feel confused now.
Is this just a general letter or does it mean I e been classed as capable for work? I've received a copy of my assessment and the assessor wrote that my issues were severe and she didn't feel I was capable for work for the foreseeable future.
I know I should just phone them and ask but I hate using the phone, so thought I'd check on here first if anyone could advise.
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That will be the annual uprating letter because benefits increase from April. New style ESA assessment rate will be £90.50/week from April.
It is not the decision letter of the work capability assessment. The reason your ESA is only paid up until Sept is because it's only paid for 1 year unless placed into the Support Group.
If the worst happens and you're found fit for work then your ESA will stop completely once the decision is made.0 -
Thank you Poppy.1
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