Having to claim PIP during an existing claim, is it legal?

poppy12345

Derwent wrote: »

All PIP reassessments are treated as a new claim, with the caveat that your existing award continues until such time as a new decision is made. You have to start from the beginning again and complete the PIP2 form and submit your evidence etc all over again.

That's incorrect info. With a PIP review a PIP2 form isn't sent, what you get is a shortened version of that form and it's called the AR1 form. It's a simple multiple choice questions form and is totally different to the PIP2 form.

Derwent

poppy12345 wrote: »

That's incorrect info. With a PIP review a PIP2 form isn't sent, what you get is a shortened version of that form and it's called the AR1 form. It's a simple multiple choice questions form and is totally different to the PIP2 form.

Well I’ve just had my review (3 years into a 4 year award) and I was sent a PIP2 to complete with the condition that if I didn’t return it within 28 days my existing award would cease. That was in October.

poppy12345

Derwent wrote: »

Well I’ve just had my review (3 years into a 4 year award) and I was sent a PIP2 to complete with the condition that if I didn’t return it within 28 days my existing award would cease. That was in October.

Did you report a change of circumstances? I can assure you that a PIP2 form isn't sent out for a review. I know this because i had my review last year. I also knowof many others that have recently been sent to AR1 form with their review.

poppy12345

Here you go
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/help-with-your-pip-review-form/

latakiahaze

Diamandis wrote: »

Implying how exactly? What does it actually say?

Your reaction seems really bizarre.

The letter reads "Initial Information Pack". "You recently applied for PIP".

Is my reaction bizarre of that of the DWP????

TELLIT01

latakiahaze wrote: »

The letter reads "Initial Information Pack". "You recently applied for PIP".

Is my reaction bizarre of that of the DWP????

It is possible that the wrong letter and/or pack was sent out. That could easily be resolved by a simple phone call, always assuming that it was conducted in a reasonable manner, unlike your tone in this thread. The whole world isn't conspiring against you!

dippy3103

It’s just possible that your wife may be assessed for PIP & be better off than DLA.

There is no contract at all- your wife is currently entitled to benefit and the DWP are paying it.