PIP changes that must 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.
A successful claim for PIP or ADP is currently worth between £30.30 and £194.60 a week, which amounts to 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 the body that administers them, to prevent a two-tier benefits system.
While many claimants may know which changes in circumstances must be reported to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to keep payments uninterrupted, 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.
However, guidance on the GOV.UK website states that you must contact the PIP enquiry line if:
Your personal details change, for example your name, address or doctor; the help you need or your condition changes; your condition has worsened and you are not expected to live more than six months; you go into hospital or a care home; you go abroad for more than four weeks; or 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.”
If you have recently moved home or switched to a new doctor, do not delay reporting the change, especially if you receive PIP in Scotland. Social Security Scotland will use the information the DWP holds on you when you are transferred to the new devolved benefits system.
Before calling, you will need your National Insurance number, bank account details, and your GP’s 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.
Video relay service is available for British Sign Language (BSL) users.
