Getting ESA50 form in on time

IC

We've seen this BS several times recently, the claimants responsibility is to ensure that the ESA50 is returned to the required DWP address by the required date, any time it then takes the form to make it to the correct department is not the claimants problem.

Did your brother send it be recorded post? If they have proof of delivery they should contact the DWP again and make them aware of this, although they may need to provide a copy of the ESA50 and anything attached.

If they did not send it using a tracked post, then they should send a copy to the DWP office dealing with their claim as soon as possible, there is still a chance that their claim can be re-activated, although they may also have to request a Mandatory Reconsideration.

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Gordon

Irene Campbell wrote: How do you request a mandatory reconsideration? We got Job Centre to scan in replacement form and email to the appropriate department. Currently in limbo waiting for a response

The request needs to be in writing and sent to the office dealing with the claim. there are template letters you can use in the ESA section in the Appeal submission document.

Gordon

Samson

As long as you used the supplied envelope it should not be a problem.

Just out of interest, how have you managed to reply to a post that is several years old?

Gordon