Esa Problems

[Flagg913]

I have just started claiming esa from 28th march, after along wait processing it they have finally payed me a giro for backdated money from the 28th march to 7th may, this was payed on the 9th may...since then i have recieved no money. i have tried phoning up but no one seems to able to tell me whats going on....just wondered does anyone know when you usually get payed after being backdated?

[Sarah_Pussycat]

You should get paid every two weeks - looks like your benefit week ending day is a Thursday as the last payment was to the 7th of May.

 

It's paid in arrears - so your next payment will cover you up to yesterday. If you're paid into your bank it takes 3 working days - so you should normally receice a payment every second Tuesday (maybe a bit earlier if you are paid by giro).

 

As it's the bank holiday on Monday the payment for this fortnight may have gone out early - so check your bank/post over the next couple of days too.

 

Hope this helps!

Edited May 22, 2009 by Sarah_Pussycat
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[Rycord]

Also make sure your medical certificates are up to date. They will not pay if the certificate has expired.

 

Ry

[Flagg913]

Yeah all the certificates are up to date, right up until next month...checked bank saturday and still they was no payment.

[Rycord]

I'd give them a call and see what they say.