Pip medical over and done a week ago.

I live in Edinburgh, and had my pip medical . Last week. I am moving from 14 years of dla. To a new pip. And was wondering whats the average time of getting a letter or how do I get informed. I presume it's by letter. What's the a average time. Of there replies. As my dla. Run out this week.. It's like waiting on an executioner deciding wether I live or die..

"Your DLA will continue in payment until 4 weeks after a Decision is made on your PIP claim".


Does this mean that PIP will not be backdated if a higher rate is awarded?

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"Does this mean that PIP will not be backdated if a higher rate is awarded? "

Yes, unfortunately that is case when transferring over to PIP from DLA.

Back payment of PIP will only occur on a "fresh" PIP Claim.

bro58

This scenario is particularly upsetting and just plain wrong when a current DLA recipient with awards of less than HR Care & HR Mobility reports a Change in Circumstances (C in C) with respect to developing a Terminal Medical Condition with a prognosis of 6 months or less, in a "Live PIP Area".

Even though a PIP Special Rules Claim can be made using a DS1500 Form, The Highest Rates of PIP will only be paid from 4 weeks after the date of the PIP Decision.

As you can imagine, this could be awful for someone with a prognosis of 6 months or less to live.

However, these rules are part of PIP Legislation.

bro58