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7 years 10 months ago #164739 by BenefitsBod
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I currently receive DLA (low Mob; mid Care) and the award period was/is due to end in December this year (2016). I have had no material change in circumstances and, although supposedly separate, my ESA has just been reviewed with the award remaining intact.
However, I have received a letter stating I MUST now claim PIP (deadline 22-Aug) and, during a telecon with the DWP, I have been informed that failure to claim PIP will result in my DLA being terminated before the original end of award date. Is this legally correct?
If so, I suppose the best thing to do is make the claim a day or two before the deadline date, thus keeping the DLA for as long as possible - are there any potential pitfalls with this approach?
Any help would be appreciated - I will of course be looking at the various documents on site regarding the completion of the PIP form.
However, I have received a letter stating I MUST now claim PIP (deadline 22-Aug) and, during a telecon with the DWP, I have been informed that failure to claim PIP will result in my DLA being terminated before the original end of award date. Is this legally correct?
If so, I suppose the best thing to do is make the claim a day or two before the deadline date, thus keeping the DLA for as long as possible - are there any potential pitfalls with this approach?
Any help would be appreciated - I will of course be looking at the various documents on site regarding the completion of the PIP form.
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7 years 10 months ago #164774 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Forced PIP before end of DLA award?
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The PIP legislation allows the DWP to close any current DLA claim if the claimant does not make a claim for PIP within the required timescales.
I would allow more than a couple of days to make the call, members have reported the PIP Claim line to be very busy, but other than this there is no problem with what you are suggesting.
Have a look at the PIP Claim guide for more details of the process/
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If you have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
The PIP legislation allows the DWP to close any current DLA claim if the claimant does not make a claim for PIP within the required timescales.
I would allow more than a couple of days to make the call, members have reported the PIP Claim line to be very busy, but other than this there is no problem with what you are suggesting.
Have a look at the PIP Claim guide for more details of the process/
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If you have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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