Personal Independence Payment changes that do not need to be reported to DWP, Digi Mart USA News (United Kingdom): Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be claimed by people over 16 and under State Pension age who need additional help with daily living tasks or getting around because of a long-term illness, disability or mental or physical health condition.
The benefit has been replaced in Scotland by Adult Disability Payment (ADP), which follows similar eligibility guidelines as PIP. A successful claim for PIP or ADP is currently worth between £30.30 and £194.60 a week, or between £121.20 and £778.40 every four-week payment period.
Both benefits are paid at the same rates, despite the difference in name and welfare administration body, to prevent a two-tier benefits system.
Many claimants may be aware of the changes in circumstances that must be reported to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to keep receiving uninterrupted payments. However, several changes do not need to be declared.
PIP is not means-tested and can be paid whether the claimant is working or not, so there is no need to inform the DWP if you start a new job, stop claiming other benefits, change roles at work unless the amount of help you need has changed, leave a job, are made redundant or take retirement.
Guidance on the GOV.UK website states that you must contact the PIP enquiry line if your personal details change, such as your name, address or doctor. You must also report if the help you need or your condition changes, if your condition has worsened and you are not expected to live more than six months, if you go into hospital or a care home, if you go abroad for more than four weeks, or if you are imprisoned or held in detention.
The GOV.UK website warns: “You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances.” Claimants who have recently moved home or switched doctors should report the change promptly, especially those living in Scotland, because Social Security Scotland will use the information the DWP holds when claimants are transferred to the devolved benefits system.
Before calling, you will need your National Insurance number, bank account details and GP name and address so the DWP can verify your identity. The PIP enquiry line can be reached by telephone at 0800 121 4433 (option 5), by textphone at 0800 121 4493, or through Relay UK by dialing 18001 then 0800 121 4433.
Users of British Sign Language can check the video relay service through the official guidance.
