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severe disablement premuim
gemz_31
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hi there!! i applied for Pips 4 months ago and received the high rate. so then i got a letter today saying i may be entitled to the severe disability premium. from what i can gather i am eligible. does anyone know if i will get the SDP backdated to when i applied for pips?
many thanks .x
many thanks .x
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if you receive an income rlated benefit ( or income related top up benefit), you live alone ( or with another disabled person) and no one claims carers allowance for looking after you ...
you will receive the severe disaility premium backdated to the date of your PIP award
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hi nanny
thanks for your post. im claiming esa and pips. so thats good news to hear. many thanks x0 -
You have to be on the care component of PIP to claim the premium.Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
50p saver #40 £20 banked
Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.250 -
Phone ESA and ask for an IS10
and if required ... an ESA30
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