Sent back pip review form September pip extended

Hi Actonjon

This is happening to a lot of claimants. The DWP have sent out one or two extension letters to claimants whose awards are up for renewal - so that people don't find themselves without money, because of the inevitable backlog. However, they are still proceeding with reviews and people would normally receive their forms anything from 6months to a year before the end date. Yours has been sent out in October - 6 months before the proposed end - April 2021.

BIS

Hi Actonjon

Yes, you will still be reviewed - even though you got the second extension. It's a safety net for their system to get it processed. Your form is in the system. When that will happen no one knows. Unfortunately, eight weeks of your form being in the system is not unusual. You will hear of some being processed quickly, but some are taking months. There is no obvious rhyme or reason for the differences - except for the availability of staff in different regions and where the backlogs are.

MIND may not have heard of this type of letter - but you are at least the tenth person I have read on the forum who have received the same type of letter.

BIS