Re: Worrying news for ESA claimants converting from DLA to PIP.
Tens of thousands of ill or disabled people underpaid benefits, spending watchdog finds.
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An estimated 70,000 claimants transferred to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) from other benefits since 2011 were underpaid - some by up to £20,000 - the National Audit Office (NAO) reported.
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As a result of the error the DWP estimates it will need to pay a total of between £570 million to £830 million more ESA than previously expected by the end of 2022-23.
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http://www.itv.com/news/2018-03-21/d...-esa-payments/
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