esa 18weeks still no decision

Carrie wrote:

Hi all,
Sorry but I am still confused over the time limits for ESA. I was in the WRAG (CB) group and probably exceeded the one year limit. However, on re-assessment and a request to be placed in SG due to deterioration of condition and impending surgery, I was recently informed that I am now in the SG (CB). Will my money still be stopped?
Sorry, but my mental state not good and finding it hard to grasp what's going on, although, font think I am alone in this.

Best wishes
Carrie

The situation is not clear so I cannot give a definitive answer at this time.

Based on the original Welfare Reform Bill you would lose your ESA on the assumption that you have already exceeded the 365 day limit.

However, if a Government proposed amendment is included, then you will retain your ESA(CB) as long as you remain in the SG, but would lose it immediately if you are ever returned to the WRAG.

Until we have access to the final copy of the WRB we will not know which option is relevant to you and others in this position.

Gordon