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7 hours 46 minutes ago #311007 by Oali
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This post isn't a question but rather something I noticed about the PIP review/renewal process. This is regarding my specific situation.
My PIP was reviewed recently, AR1, and I just received the decision. I was getting enhanced, both daily and mobility, and this will continue. I knew I would get the benefit, at the same rate, as my health has actually got a little worse.
What I found strange was the duration of the reward. It's from Nov 25 till Nov 28, and as reviews are mostly done a year prior to the end date, that means I'll be reviewed again in 27. As my health has pretty much deteriorated over the years, the constant reviewing in hopes that my health might improve is wishful thinking. This very short duration makes me think that the DWP is hoping that any upcoming changes to PIP, via the Timms review, might allow them to apply them to my case. In order to reduce my benefit and save themselves money.
I've read recently that they quietly reapplied the 4-point benefit rule to existing claimants too. It was all hush-hush so that there wouldn't be a huge backlash like last time. Honestly, I feel that the DWP is needlessly stressing me out, and probably others, in order to ensure they can save a few pounds here and there. Let me know if any of you have had a similar experience.
My PIP was reviewed recently, AR1, and I just received the decision. I was getting enhanced, both daily and mobility, and this will continue. I knew I would get the benefit, at the same rate, as my health has actually got a little worse.
What I found strange was the duration of the reward. It's from Nov 25 till Nov 28, and as reviews are mostly done a year prior to the end date, that means I'll be reviewed again in 27. As my health has pretty much deteriorated over the years, the constant reviewing in hopes that my health might improve is wishful thinking. This very short duration makes me think that the DWP is hoping that any upcoming changes to PIP, via the Timms review, might allow them to apply them to my case. In order to reduce my benefit and save themselves money.
I've read recently that they quietly reapplied the 4-point benefit rule to existing claimants too. It was all hush-hush so that there wouldn't be a huge backlash like last time. Honestly, I feel that the DWP is needlessly stressing me out, and probably others, in order to ensure they can save a few pounds here and there. Let me know if any of you have had a similar experience.
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6 hours 29 minutes ago #311010 by BIS
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Hi Oali
I can understand your frustration. A couple of our members have reported asking the DWP just to look at the award length and have squeezed a further two years out of them. It might be something you want to consider. Although the DWP deny that there has ever been a policy to shorten the average award length - many people report being offered much shorter award lengths in the past few years.
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I can understand your frustration. A couple of our members have reported asking the DWP just to look at the award length and have squeezed a further two years out of them. It might be something you want to consider. Although the DWP deny that there has ever been a policy to shorten the average award length - many people report being offered much shorter award lengths in the past few years.
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