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2 years 8 months ago #277103 by John Scott
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My wife has PIP. has recently been diagnosed with Active Coeliac Disease.
I know we are supposed to let the Benefit Office know, but will this mean a whole new review and interview?
My wife has PIP until she is 81.
The whole process makes her very I’ll
John Scott
I know we are supposed to let the Benefit Office know, but will this mean a whole new review and interview?
My wife has PIP until she is 81.
The whole process makes her very I’ll
John Scott
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2 years 8 months ago #277106 by BIS
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Hi John Scott
Although the DWP does tell claimants to inform them if there has been a change of circumstances - in reality, they only expect to hear from claimants 1) If their condition has improved and therefore a claimant may no longer be entitled to the same award or 2) If a claimant's condition has worsened and the claimant hopes for an improved award.
Claimants who already have an enhanced award, or recognise that their new condition won't actually earn them an improved award, often wait until the next review to tell the DWP of any new diagnosis.
So although it is entirely up to you, no one will censure you for not telling them about the new diagnosis at this stage. If your wife has PIP until she is 81 you might just want to leave it be. Claimants must have had a diagnosis for three months before informing the DWP and a certainty that it will continue for nine months after for them to be interested.
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Although the DWP does tell claimants to inform them if there has been a change of circumstances - in reality, they only expect to hear from claimants 1) If their condition has improved and therefore a claimant may no longer be entitled to the same award or 2) If a claimant's condition has worsened and the claimant hopes for an improved award.
Claimants who already have an enhanced award, or recognise that their new condition won't actually earn them an improved award, often wait until the next review to tell the DWP of any new diagnosis.
So although it is entirely up to you, no one will censure you for not telling them about the new diagnosis at this stage. If your wife has PIP until she is 81 you might just want to leave it be. Claimants must have had a diagnosis for three months before informing the DWP and a certainty that it will continue for nine months after for them to be interested.
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