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Cryptocurrency News Articles
PIP claimants face having their money cut or even stopped as DWP reviews 3.1m claims
Sep 17, 2024 at 12:59 pm
Folks on PIP might find their dosh slashed or even halted as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is on a mission to review Personal Independence Payment claims with an eagle eye.
People claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) might have their dosh slashed or even halted as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to review PIP claims with an eagle eye.
They're making sure everything's above board before the big social security shake-up expected in Labour's first Budget at the end of October.
Since 2016, a whopping 3.1 million PIP claims have been put under the microscope, including over 283,000 in the West Midlands.
The latest stats show that in that region alone, 53,289 people had their PIP payments stopped dead in their tracks, while 22,951 saw their cash cut down.
PIP is there to help with the extra costs that come with disabilities or long-term health issues, paying out up to £737 every four weeks - that's about £9,500 annually.
But hold on, because "unprecedented" demand has led to calls for major changes, with around 70,000 new claims piling in each month.
The DWP's cracking on with more reviews after the last government chucked some extra cash into the system during the Spring Budget. This means they can sort out new claims quicker, which helps clear the backlog of existing cases waiting for a review.
If you're on PIP, your payments will keep coming until your review's done and dusted, even if your initial claim's term has expired, reports Birmingham Live.
And if you're looking for tips, Citizens Advice has got your back with some sound guidance. They've flagged up that the DWP could stop or chop your PIP because:
If your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has ceased due to the end of your fixed-term award, there are two potential routes to take.
If you didn't receive a review form but still have medical issues, it's crucial to make a new PIP claim immediately.
However, if you did receive a form and returned it without getting any feedback, get in touch with the DWP to confirm they received the form and inquire about their decision timeline.
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If you failed to return the review form within the given timeframe, ring the PIP helpline at 0800 121 4433 and request an extension to complete and submit it. If the DWP denies this, you'll have to initiate a new claim from the beginning.
You can also contest the decision to halt your PIP if you think you had a valid reason for not submitting your form before the deadline, such as illness or a home emergency.
You must request this 'mandatory reconsideration' of the decision on your claim within one month, but Citizens Advice suggests it's still worth asking even if it's within 13 months of the decision, provided you can justify your late response.
You can also request a mandatory reconsideration if the DWP determines your health has improved and plans to reduce or stop your PIP payments. If you believe your condition hasn't improved, ask your GP or specialist for a supporting letter and attach it to your paperwork when explaining why the decision was incorrect.
Claimants who fail to attend a medical assessment can request the DWP to schedule another one. If the DWP agrees to a new appointment and subsequently decides that you are still eligible for PIP, they will pay you the money you would have received if your payments hadn't been halted.
The public is also cautioned that certain changes in circumstances can result in an abrupt cessation of a PIP claim. This includes staying in a hospital, care home or prison for more than four weeks or travelling abroad for longer than permitted.
If there's a change in your immigration status resulting in you becoming subject to immigration control, your PIP will be stopped. The DWP has warned that your partner's or child's immigration status can also impact your benefits.
Everyone without a 'right of abode' (the permission to live, work, and access public services in the UK) is subject to immigration control. Even if you possess indefinite leave to remain (also known as settled status), it's not permanent and can lapse if you've been outside the UK for a specified period.
If you hold settled status, you're allowed to spend up to five consecutive years outside the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man without losing your status. If you have pre-settled status, you must typically stay in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for at least six months every 12 and will automatically lose this status if you spend more than five consecutive years outside the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Prior to May 21, 2024, pre-settled status could lapse after a much shorter period of two years.
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