PIP MR timings

Knit_Witch

I had my PIP assessment in February and was granted basic care but no mobility (even though I HAD been on DLA higher rate mobility!) we sent a MR reconsideration off (which they have received), but I have heard nothing - how long should all this take?

NeilCr

It's a bit an "it depends" I am afraid

In my experience they mostly turn them round quite quickly but I've also known some drag on

When did you submit the MR?

poppy12345

Knit_Witch wrote: »

I had my PIP assessment in February and was granted basic care but no mobility (even though I HAD been on DLA higher rate mobility!) we sent a MR reconsideration off (which they have received), but I have heard nothing - how long should all this take?

When was the decision made and when did you send off the MR request?

Knit_Witch

NeilCr wrote: »

It's a bit an "it depends" I am afraid

In my experience they mostly turn them round quite quickly but I've also known some drag on

When did you submit the MR?

poppy12345 wrote: »

When was the decision made and when did you send off the MR request?

MR sent mid March (they logged it on the 20th I think)

Alice_Holt

Give the DWP a ring to chase this up.
Sometimes MR's get lost within their systems and don't get referred onto the correct dept.

MR's should take around 3 weeks, not 5 months.

NeilCr

Alice_Holt wrote: »

Give the DWP a ring to chase this up.
Sometimes MR's get lost within their systems and don't get referred onto the correct dept.

Beat me to it Alice! Definitely chase them up OP

That is a long time.

Some information on timings here

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration/

TELLIT01

It's possible it's been sent for appeal following an negative MR and they haven't advised you of that.

Alice_Holt

"It's possible it's been sent for appeal following an negative MR and they haven't advised you of that."

This system has changed. It's now a two stage process.

If the claimant wishes to continue an appeal following an MR refusal, the claimant needs to complete the Tribunal Service SSCS 1 form within one month of the MRN.

Knit_Witch

Thank you folks - I will pluck up the courage and phone later this week! (get seriously stressed on the phone so this really isn't good for me )

Knit_Witch

Okay phoned them an hour ago (still shaking with panic - really NOT good on the phone), still no decision! The chap said he would see if he can get them to look at it as nearly 5 months is too long.

Muttleythefrog

Yes that's a long time.... hopefully the call will have this prioritised... horrible I know but I'd probably chase them up again in 2 or 3 weeks if you hear nothing.