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ESA-Backdated Payment.
Conner2
Posts: 2 Newbie
Hi all, I applied for ESA in February this year and have been in the assessment phase until a few days ago when I was placed in the Support group. I'm due to receive a letter and I'm just wondering how is backdated payments calculated? Is it full rate or just the component for Support group as I'm confused. Thanks ☺
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Full rate support group minus assessment rate to week 14 is back pay. Then from now on full rate support group.0
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As you have been receiving payment at the assessment rate from the start of the claim, what you will receive in backdated payment is the Support Group component from the start of week 14. That is approximately £36.50 per week.
Assuming claim starting in mid Feb, it's about 28 weeks so total around £1000, which might come in handy just before Christmas. :-)0 -
It's felt like forever but I'm surprised and happy I got the decision I wanted. This is just a bonus ☺ thank you.0
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