ESA WRAG

Good evening to all at B&W

I would like to ask a couple of questions on behalf of a friend.

My Friend has been placed in the above for a period of 2 years. Does this mean that he will not have another assessment between now and when the 2 years comes to an end? What would he have to do if his condition took a turn for the worse whilst in WRAG? Lastly, what will happen when the 2 years comes to an end?

Could I just point out that he has already claimed 365 of ESA and is now claiming IS. But like I say was placed in WRAG for 2 years.

Hope this makes sense

Regards
lolbol

Hi Lauren,

Your friend's reassessment process will start a little before the 2 years is up, then an ESA50 will drop through the door. There miight be a face-to-face assessment.

The only way to change from WRAG before this is to contact DWP and ask for a 'supersession' on the grounds that the condition has worstened such that the claimant now meets the Support Group criteria. The onus is totally on the claimant to prove that the condition has worstened since the last decision

Qualifying for the Support Group

As the 365 day limit has been reached, your friend will continue to receive income related ESA (I assume this is what he is getting, even though you said IS) as long as he remains eligible for ESA.