The state benefits system mega-thread.

[dilli-theclaw]

Yup I'm in the support group.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

Yup I'm in the support group.

Yes l am in the support group as well but l have been awarded it indefinitely and l had another letter the other day just saying if my condition changes and improves please contact them straight away.

[peanut]

Originally Posted by denphone

Yes l am in the support group as well but l have been awarded it indefinitely and l had another letter the other day just saying if my condition changes and improves please contact them straight away.

There is no indefinite award for the ESA Support group. It's 3 years max (some say 2 years) before reassessment.

But there's nothing stopping them from reassessing you at anytime. Though with the changes now I don't think that's going to happen any time soon.

[dilli-theclaw]

I'm on an 18month one. So I guess we shall see.

At the end of my last assessment the doctor said further assessments weren't necessary don't know if that's because my illness is proven beyond any doubt and is progressive but certainly sounded indefinite to me. I just hope that a new company will mean a new system either way Dilli hope it is as easy as this can be for you .

[denphone]

Originally Posted by peanut

There is no indefinite award for the ESA Support group. It's 3 years max (some say 2 years) before reassessment.

But there's nothing stopping them from reassessing you at anytime. Though with the changes now I don't think that's going to happen any time soon.

l never even had a medical as the evidence l sent in was overwhelming in regards to myself.

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

I'm on an 18month one. So I guess we shall see.

Good luck dilli.

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Originally Posted by denphone

l never even had a medical as the evidence l sent in was overwhelming in regards to myself and my ongoing conditions.

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Good luck dilli.

[peanut]

Originally Posted by denphone

l never even had a medical as the evidence l sent in was overwhelming in regards to myself.[COLOR="Silver"]

Did you request an ESA85a letter?

Anyone can stay in the support group indefinitely as long as nothing changes and you fill in the ESA50 forms every 1-3 years. Not having a face to face assessment doesn't mean any more or less than having one.

The fact you included the all the evidence, letters etc they needed was the reason you didn't have one (same as myself), people fill out the forms stating whatever but fail to include any proof so they are the ones that will be assessed.

[denphone]

No l never requested any ESA85a letter Peanut.

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

Interesting I wonder if it'll be sorted before November when I'm due.

I too am due November I was put on contribution based wrag but went into support group on appeal

Good luck with yours Tiz.

[Pierre]

Is everyone on this site on ESA except me?

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Pierre

Is everyone on this site on ESA except me?

Clearly not. But with a membership of over 88,000 you would expect a fair few to be.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Pierre

Is everyone on this site on ESA except me?

God. you can be so rude.

Not everyone is on JSA like you

[Jimmy-J]

Originally Posted by Pierre

Is everyone on this site on ESA except me?

Yes, now get back to work! Chop!! Chop!!

[Kabaal]

Call me a cynic but i can't see them replacing ATOS with another company until after the general election next year. Then once that's over if they are still in power a new company will be instated with the same nonsense going on.