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1 year 8 months ago #279368 by LA68
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I’m in the 4th year of an IVA. I’ve just been told by DWP that my award has increased (formerly on standard mobility only). Not sure what it’s increased to, but it’s backdated for around 2 years. They have said they owe me a substantial amount.
I’m terrified that the IVA company will take it from me. I’ve googled, and it’s unclear to me. It sounds like sometimes they can and do, and sometimes not.
Any advice and knowledge greatly appreciated. I can’t be happy about this until I know.
I’m terrified that the IVA company will take it from me. I’ve googled, and it’s unclear to me. It sounds like sometimes they can and do, and sometimes not.
Any advice and knowledge greatly appreciated. I can’t be happy about this until I know.
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1 year 8 months ago #279378 by Gary
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Hi Lorna McCarthy
Your forum name appears to be your real name, I would advise you to change it to protect your anonymity. See
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
The question I would ask is how will the IVA company know you have been paid backdated PIP, you may want to ask DWP if they can pay you the backdate in stages.
Gary
Your forum name appears to be your real name, I would advise you to change it to protect your anonymity. See
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
The question I would ask is how will the IVA company know you have been paid backdated PIP, you may want to ask DWP if they can pay you the backdate in stages.
Gary
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1 year 8 months ago #279417 by LA68
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They are paying in stages, but all extra income must be declared. The question is whether disability money is treated differently to other income?
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1 year 8 months ago #279419 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic Can IVA Company Take Backdated PIP Award Money?
Hi LA68
If the backdate is being paid in stages such as monthy then the amount received may be swallowed up in cost of living payments, just take into account the cost of gas and electric four years ago and now and then factor in all other house hold bills.
It would depend on the terms and condition of the IVA, in a DRO it would be classed as income, you need to speak to an Advice agency such as Citizen Advice or Community Law centre; advicelocal.uk
Gary
If the backdate is being paid in stages such as monthy then the amount received may be swallowed up in cost of living payments, just take into account the cost of gas and electric four years ago and now and then factor in all other house hold bills.
It would depend on the terms and condition of the IVA, in a DRO it would be classed as income, you need to speak to an Advice agency such as Citizen Advice or Community Law centre; advicelocal.uk
Gary
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