DWP warning to anyone claiming PIP over 58-week delay in payment

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More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has tried to explain the long wait that many benefit claimants are experiencing for reviews. A DWP minister said many disabled people are waiting more than a year for benefit reassessments. The DWP provided an update about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) waiting times.

Claimants signalling alterations in their condition typically face a 69 working-day wait, according to Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Social Security and Disabilities. Those who are being reassessed after the DWP initiates a review that requires assessment by a health provider – typically if they are nearing the end of their award – experience an average wait of 290 working days, or roughly 58 weeks. If the claimant does not need an assessment, reviews are completed within an average of 252 working days or about 50 weeks , reports Birmingham Live .

Sir Stephen elaborated: "We make every effort to conduct award reviews as soon as possible. Most decisions are made without the need for an assessment by a Healthcare Professional. "Where the claimant requests a review of their Personal Independence Payment award, the median wait is 69 working days as of September 2024.

When the review is initiated by the department, the median wait for a decision that is referred to an assessment provider is 290 working days as of September 2024, and 252 days where it is not referred to an assessment provider." He added: "Whilst reviews are outstanding, all payments to existing claimants continue. Should a review identify eligibility for an increased award, backdated payments will be made where appropriate to ensure claimants are not adversely impacted by delays.

" You could face court action or have to pay a fine if you provide incorrect information or fail to report changes immediately. Changes such as personal details including name, address, phone numbers, bank account or doctor, or changes in the person acting on your behalf, must be reported to the PIP enquiry line straight away. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks.

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