Change of address triggers reassessment?

kotenok wrote: Good evening to all.
I had read somewhere that change of address considered by ATOS/ESA/DLA as change in circumstances and no matter what one is receiving and how long their benefits were awarded for, one will have to go through re assessment again from "scratch". And that it is better to stay put and not to move house at all, is this true?
What if decision on which group of ESA(not sure if this is right way to say this, sorry) is still not made yet, can claimants change their addresses before the final decision is made? What would be the outcome?
Thank you.

Is it possible that a change of address will result in a re-assessment, yes! Is it likely, no!

For example, a change of address will not result in a DLA claim being transferred to PIP, when the process begins in October.

Moving while being re-assessed has its own problems, both ESA and PIP claims can be closed, if documents are not returned on time or assessments are missed, so I would have real concerns about documentation being sent to the wrong address, there are things you can do to deal with this, i.e. mail forwarding, but the additional time involved may still be a problem.

Gordon

KOT wrote: Hello Gordon, hope you are fine and thanks for fast reply!
For example, a change of address will not result in a DLA claim being transferred to PIP, when the process begins in October.
What about- for example, one just was awarded some degree of ESA and than changes the address right away, and reported the change of address, could this start new re-assessment even though the initial decision already been made and just been received?
I mean, need to change the address arose say within 2 or 4 weeks since the ESA decision was received?

There is a minimum three month re-assessment period, but even if that did not exist I cannot see any reason for a re-assessment under the circumstances in your post.

Gordon

KOT wrote: Thanks Gordon. Sorry, but i don't know what do you mean by saying "There is a minimum three month re-assessment period"- is there are some regulations regarding tree months minimum period? Could you show me where can i read about it. please?

A new ESA assessment cannot be started until three months after a previous Decision.

Gordon