If we need more information about your ESA, we'll send you a Further Information Letter (FIL).
The information we ask for is on your ESA award letter.
If you're not sure what type of ESA you get, you must send us a copy of the letter to review by email or post.
Email address:
Digital HC1: lisdigital2@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Paper HC1: lisscanning@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Address:
Health Exemption Services
NHS Business Services Authority
Bridge House
152 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6SN
We'll ask:
- is your ESA ‘income related’ or ‘contributions based’
- have you moved from Incapacity Benefit (IB) to ESA
- how long have you been receiving ESA
We also must know the 'group' you're in.
Assessment Phase
You've been sending sick notes for less than 28 weeks and no Disability Premium (DP) has been awarded in the assessment.
Work Related Activity Component (WRAC)
You still have to attend for interviews and basic DP has been awarded in the assessment.
Support Group (SG)
You no longer need to attend interviews and the Enhanced Disability Premium (EDP) has been awarded in the assessment.
Check what help you could get to pay for NHS costs and apply online.