budgeting loan form& flag 4medical

housingproblem

Does applying for this loan FLAG you on the system for a maximus assessment? we have attended one last year and we don't want to do another until as long as possible. We KNOW that a change of address can flag you for a medical and we were told to be careful when it came to doing anything that put you on the RADAR for dwp!!! . they will use any excuse to get you kicked off benefits? is this true?

BorisThomson

Neither requesting a budgeting loan form or a change of address triggers a medical assessment. No staff have the time to put anyone on the radar*. if you're called for assessment it's because the computer says it's your turn.

* Except in compliance cases - nothing to suggest that would apply here.

Robbie64

Applying for a Budgeting Loan won't lead to a new WCA. The application is dealt with by a centralised Social Fund section and the only contact with ESA (I'm guessing that is the benefit you are on?) is the SF section arranging repayment of the loan from ESA.

If you don't want to contact the DWP to obtain a Budgeting Loan form you can apply online.

https://www.gov.uk/budgeting-help-benefits/how-to-claim

You will still need to return the form where you agree to accept the loan amount / the repayment level but again this will go to the SF office and not to ESA.