ESA confused

[Lozzy64]

Can someone help it been told jv been put in support group for ESA did claim 20th Feb but u get no back pay, something to do with being on assessment stage just confused as everyone seems to get back pay

[Lozzy64]

It is terrible mines been 92 days, but everyone else i know has been backdated n their claim took less time than mine

[FRreedman in reply to Lozzy64]

For the first 13 weeks you will get basic, then , after that , if you are placed in support group, you will get extra. In your case your claim has been settled within the thirteen week assessment time, so you are entitled to nothing in back pay, as you have been paid at assessment rate for the assessment period. Unfortunately they are correct, but, in actual fact, you have not lost out financially.

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer]

As far as I am aware, if you are on assessment stage you don't get backdated as you would have been receiving some form of payment - but I am not sure how true that is. Hopefully someone else will be able to tell you for definite.

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

healthunlocked.com/fibromya... Morning I have posted this there is a helpline open if you want to call for advice .

[Lozzy64 in reply to YASMINTINA]

Please i would appreciate it thankyou

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Lozzy64]

Just hit the blue coloured wording it will open and you will also see the helpline number there as well x

[cat90]

i dont think thats right check with your local money matters x

[Lozzy64 in reply to cat90]

I will who is money matters

[cat90]

I live in Scotland so not sure if you have this where you live, but it's like citizens advice through your local council and they are very good at helping you fill in ESA and PIP forms and know all about benefits and can advise you of what you are entitled too x

[tiggyboo]

I got back pay for 2 years, twice and compensation of £1350 for taking so long, then they paid that twice!!! 🤔😛