If a person is turned down for ESA do they have to sign on for JSA?

loudmouth

Oh my goodness that was so easy! I have done it and I am entitled to a good way to what I have lost in ESA. I am so much happier now. I phoned the CTB office straight after I checked benefit and talked to a lovely lady and everything is going to be alright.
I cant thank you all enough for helping xx

skintmacflint

Glad you got things sorted out.

skintmacflint

pmlindyloo wrote: »

Adviceguide

What happens to your ESA during your appeal?

If you are waiting for an appeal to be heard, you can either claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) or continue to get the basic rate of ESA, depending on your circumstances. You can only continue to get ESA if you are appealing against a decision, and not if you asked for a decision to be looked at again. If you want to get ESA while you're appealing, you should tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You must also continue to provide medical certificates.
You will receive the same amount of money, whether you claim JSA or remain on ESA while an appeal is being decided. If you claim JSA this should not affect your appeal. If you claim JSA you will have to show that you are available for, and actively seeking, work that you are capable of doing.

Mmmmmm!

Just wondering , although it might not affect your appeal as such , does it not mean if you win , you won't get any backpayment of the WRAG supplement which people who'd opted for interim ESA appeal assessment rate get?