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ESA - Initial claim and medical recording
- bro58
10 years 2 months ago #117054 by bro58
Hi Rm,
Yes you can,
This will leave you with an exact copy.
See also : Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS
bro58
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Rockman wrote:
Gordon wrote:
Rockman wrote: Thanks all.
Again, I was unsuccessful making a claim on the phone, as I again failed the security questions! Anyway, they are sending me a form to complete in the post.
It will be an ESA1, if it will help you can download a copy on the following
www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/upl...file/270934/esa1.pdf
Gordon
This might sound stupid, but can I just complete the .pdf and send it off without waiting for the hard copy ESA1? I don't want any delays if I can help it.
Thanks.
Hi Rm,
Yes you can,
This will leave you with an exact copy.
See also : Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS
bro58
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- Rockman
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10 years 2 months ago - 10 years 2 months ago #117311 by Rockman
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Just a few more newbie questions re ESA.
Do I send the fit note (Med 3) in with the initial claim form ESA1? Or do I enclose this with form ESA50?
By the time I send in the form, the original fit note will have expired. I will get a new fit note. Do I send this to the same address for form ESA1? If so, I assume send it with my name and NI?
P45 - I don't yet have this (from Self-employment). Will they hold the payment until I send it in? I have a feeling this may put the claim on hold.
Finally, assuming I'm accepted into assessment ESA, what's the average length of time until the first payment?
Thanks.
Do I send the fit note (Med 3) in with the initial claim form ESA1? Or do I enclose this with form ESA50?
By the time I send in the form, the original fit note will have expired. I will get a new fit note. Do I send this to the same address for form ESA1? If so, I assume send it with my name and NI?
P45 - I don't yet have this (from Self-employment). Will they hold the payment until I send it in? I have a feeling this may put the claim on hold.
Finally, assuming I'm accepted into assessment ESA, what's the average length of time until the first payment?
Thanks.
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10 years 2 months ago - 10 years 2 months ago #117316 by Rockman
Just to add re the P45. It seems as if you cease self-employment, I won't get a P45. If anyone has experience in this field, could you please advise?
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Rockman wrote: Just a few more newbie questions re ESA.
Do I send the fit note (Med 3) in with the initial claim form ESA1? Or do I enclose this with form ESA50?
By the time I send in the form, the original fit note will have expired. I will get a new fit note. Do I send this to the same address for form ESA1? If so, I assume send it with my name and NI?
P45 - I don't yet have this (from Self-employment). Will they hold the payment until I send it in? I have a feeling this may put the claim on hold.
Finally, assuming I'm accepted into assessment ESA, what's the average length of time until the first payment?
Thanks.
Just to add re the P45. It seems as if you cease self-employment, I won't get a P45. If anyone has experience in this field, could you please advise?
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10 years 2 months ago #117317 by Gordon
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Rockman
You need to send your first Fit Note with the ESA1, a current Fit Note is required for continued payment of the ESA Assessment rate so you will need to send further Notes to the DWP office dealing with your claim, this is not your local JC+ office, there should be an address on any letter you receive in regard to your claim, you should be able to get a new Note issued by your GP in advance of the previous one expiring (although it will still be dated for the day after the previous one expires).
A P45 should not delay payment as you do not need to be unemployed to receive ESA, just not being paid.
Payments usually start within 10-14 working days.
Gordon
You need to send your first Fit Note with the ESA1, a current Fit Note is required for continued payment of the ESA Assessment rate so you will need to send further Notes to the DWP office dealing with your claim, this is not your local JC+ office, there should be an address on any letter you receive in regard to your claim, you should be able to get a new Note issued by your GP in advance of the previous one expiring (although it will still be dated for the day after the previous one expires).
A P45 should not delay payment as you do not need to be unemployed to receive ESA, just not being paid.
Payments usually start within 10-14 working days.
Gordon
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10 years 2 months ago #117319 by Gordon
I am not 100% certain but I think you will need to make a signed declaration that you are no longer working while self-employed.
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Rockman wrote: Just to add re the P45. It seems as if you cease self-employment, I won't get a P45. If anyone has experience in this field, could you please advise?
I am not 100% certain but I think you will need to make a signed declaration that you are no longer working while self-employed.
Gordon
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10 years 2 months ago #117322 by Rockman
Upon further Googling, it seems that it's form B16.
Once again, thank you for your support. I'll drop in and keep everyone updated.
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Gordon wrote:
Rockman wrote: Just to add re the P45. It seems as if you cease self-employment, I won't get a P45. If anyone has experience in this field, could you please advise?
I am not 100% certain but I think you will need to make a signed declaration that you are no longer working while self-employed.
Gordon
Upon further Googling, it seems that it's form B16.
Once again, thank you for your support. I'll drop in and keep everyone updated.
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