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4 years 7 months ago #236857 by sheleo
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Please could you clarify the State pension and PIP situation for me? I can't find the thread which answered this question and am not sure if the News summary info applies to me. I receive my State pension in June 2021 and my current PIP award (standard mobility/enhanced care granted for 5 years) ends in September 2022. I understand that this award will continue at State pension age but what happens when the award expires? Can I renew? if my mobility worsens can the original award increase? I have read conflicting info on various different sites related to my condition and am now completely confused!
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4 years 7 months ago #236863 by Gordon
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Recent changes should mean that as you approach the renewal of your current award the DWP should notify you that it has been converted to an On-Going award with reassessment no earlier than September 2027 and that this will be done using a Light Touch review, although I can't tell you what this means at the moment.
Once you reach State Retirement Age your Mobility award cannot be increased even if you meet the criteria, so if this is a potential issue then you should consider notifying the DWP of a Change of Circumstances before you reach SRA.
However, you need to be aware that this will result in a full reassessment of your claim and the new Decision will supersede your existing award, whatever the result might be so you should be certain that you meet the criteria for a higher Mobility award.
Gordon
Recent changes should mean that as you approach the renewal of your current award the DWP should notify you that it has been converted to an On-Going award with reassessment no earlier than September 2027 and that this will be done using a Light Touch review, although I can't tell you what this means at the moment.
Once you reach State Retirement Age your Mobility award cannot be increased even if you meet the criteria, so if this is a potential issue then you should consider notifying the DWP of a Change of Circumstances before you reach SRA.
However, you need to be aware that this will result in a full reassessment of your claim and the new Decision will supersede your existing award, whatever the result might be so you should be certain that you meet the criteria for a higher Mobility award.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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