Jobseekers - No disability premium?

Evening all,
Early this month I was given 0 points from my ATOS-conducted ESA assessment after being in receipt of the pre-assessment rate for one year. It was pretty gutting to say the least. I'm still working up to calling them for a mandatory reconsideration.
When I got the dreaded phone call, I was advised to go on JSA in the meantime.
Last time I was on JSA I received a disability premium for being on DLA. An extra £25 per week or so, I think. That was in 2013/Jan 14. This time, they're telling me there's no such thing except for people in receipt of middle/higher care component. I get lower mobility.
I phoned the DWP to ask about it and they called back a few hours later to tell me I'm not eligible. Is this true? Did they really take away the premium? I can't find any info about it online.

Julie O wrote: Evening all,
Early this month I was given 0 points from my ATOS-conducted ESA assessment after being in receipt of the pre-assessment rate for one year. It was pretty gutting to say the least. I'm still working up to calling them for a mandatory reconsideration.
When I got the dreaded phone call, I was advised to go on JSA in the meantime.
Last time I was on JSA I received a disability premium for being on DLA. An extra £25 per week or so, I think. That was in 2013/Jan 14. This time, they're telling me there's no such thing except for people in receipt of middle/higher care component. I get lower mobility.
I phoned the DWP to ask about it and they called back a few hours later to tell me I'm not eligible. Is this true? Did they really take away the premium? I can't find any info about it online.

Hi JO,

Welcome to Benefits and Work

Apologies, I am so used to answering regarding ESA that my comments re : premiums and JSA were not relevant.

See Gordon's post below mine.

With regards to your ESA Mandatory Reconsideration Request, I would advise that you make this request in writing to the address of The ESA Office on your most recent ESA letter :

Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS

You should do this within one month from the date of The Fit for Work ESA Decision Notice letter.

You can make a late request up to 13 months after the date on the letter, but you would have to show "Good Cause" for it being late.

See : ESA MR/Appeals Guidance.

Mandatory Reconsiderations Explained

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Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and Mandatory Reconsiderations.

If you haven't already done so, you might also want to read through our : ESA Claims Guides

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Our : ESA FAQ’s

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