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4 years 2 months ago #258767 by Inspector

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Hi,
I have just read another thread where a PIP receipient was undertaking a telephone assesment and was asked about how much savings they had. They were also asked if they had any debts and other inappropriate questions.

PIP is not a means tested benefit is it?

Why would they need to know what you have saved, or how much money do you owe.

I would be minded to tell them to mind their own business about what savings or debts I have.

I am only recieving PIP and have an award currently until I am 80 yrs old.

Regards

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4 years 2 months ago #258776 by Catherine

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Hello Inspector Lewis,

You are right PIP is not a means tested benefit.

The questions about savings and debts were probably an insensitive way of trying to establish the person's budgeting skills, which is one of the PIP activities.

Catherine

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