ESA Renewal

I am currently receiving Contribution ESA. Are these reviewed in the same way as PIP ie: Renewal form sent before end date? I can't find a time period on my ESA correspondence. Is it hit or miss as to when this is done and what form does this take?

Hi Horty,

ESA is technically an indefinite award, however a reassessment date will be entered on your computer file. You can find out when to expect this by phoning DWP and asking for the 'prognosis'. Forms are usually sent out 2-3 months ahead of this date.

You should treat every reassessment in the same was a new claim, filling in the ESA50 form in detail and submitting copies of all supporting evidence, even if DWP have already seen it.

Some members like to keep a copy of the ESA PDF form up to date to save time and energy when the reassessment does happen.

Using The PDF Version Of The ESA50 Questionnaire