Transfer from IB to ESA - bank statment showing JSA..?

harveybobbles

OH was transfered from IB to ESA in September..

Just looking thru the bank statements and noticed that where it used to say thier Ni number followed by DWP IB it now says DWP JSA..

Why would it be showing JSA when they are on ESA? Yes they were originally placed into the WRAG in September, but we asked them to look at it again as the IB was Long Term and a few other reasons.. So it got changed to the Support Group.

Also, would there be any back pay due?


All we have rec'd is a lette from DWP saying that they have looked at the information again and changed ther disision in our favour.

Nothing more, nothing less. Nest ESA isn't due until Dec 21st.

rogerblack

If you asked for a reconsideration of the decision to place you in the wrag, then the back pay is due from The transition date.
If your IB was greater than the award of ESA, transitional protection kicks in - your ESA is topped up to your old IB levels, but does not rise furtHer until ESA catches up.
What is the amount?

harveybobbles

IB was £111 per week. This was due to the original claim being made when under the age of 25, so got an Age Premium.

ESA is £111 per week, but the last payment was made before it was changed from WRAG to SG.

I've read a few things about the "catch up" - what exactly is this!?