incap benefit/esa

Ginger555

Good evening all
I see from tv etc that all IB/ESA people will be seen for a medical in the coming years up to 2014.
As I am on IB not ESA I understand that people still on IB will be put onto ESA at some point.
Doe's anyone know if they still send out the long form "IB50" prior to the medical or has it been superseeded, I am sure someone will correct me (hopefully)
Anyone know if they are starting with the ESA claiments first or the poeple still on IB.
Any info gratefully received.

JS477

As the national roll out of IB ----> ESA migration begins next Spring and is supposed to last until 2014 the next questionnaire you get may well be an ESA50 rather than an IB50.

Also if you already have a review date on your current IB award letter then again at that date (or later) you may well receive an ESA50 rather than an IB50.

zaksmum

Ginger555 wrote: »

Good evening all
I see from tv etc that all IB/ESA people will be seen for a medical in the coming years up to 2014.
As I am on IB not ESA I understand that people still on IB will be put onto ESA at some point.
Doe's anyone know if they still send out the long form "IB50" prior to the medical or has it been superseeded, I am sure someone will correct me (hopefully)
Anyone know if they are starting with the ESA claiments first or the poeple still on IB.
Any info gratefully received.

But if you are going to reach state pension age before 2014 you will be exempt from reassessment.

They are starting with claimants in Aberdeen and Burnley.

jimjams_mommy

hi i'm on IB and was sent my medical question,which had to be in by the 10th nov, a few weeksd ago. I completed and sent it back, how long will it bee till i get sentr for my medical? i'm not of penson age,

JS477

It's difficult to say as it depends on the area you're in and how busy they are. Also you aren't always asked to attend an assessment as they may be able to make a decision just on what you've submitted.

jimjams_mommy

thank you for the quick responsce

jimjams_mommy

Just quick question about IB
If you are decleared "fit to work" after your medical and want to appeal, is it the same as ESA you get a reduce rate of money while you appeal?

jimjams_mommy

bumping my quick question. thanks for the reply in advance

richard9991

jimjams_mommy wrote: »

Just quick question about IB
If you are decleared "fit to work" after your medical and want to appeal, is it the same as ESA you get a reduce rate of money while you appeal?

think you can claim reduced income support or claim jsa it will not affect your appeal if you claim jsa

jimjams_mommy

thank you richard9991