PIP reassessment

C.C.L.

I'm due to be reassessed for my PIP some time from December this year. Does any one know if those over pension age are having the 'light touch review' now? Is it only the ones who are on high rate or all claimants? I'm 70 so fit into the age criteria. I've been on the Gov site but it's not clear. TIA x

calcotti

My reading of this https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-pensioners-to-benefit-from-pip-assessment-overhaul is that it applies to all PIP claimants over state pension age and the implication is that reassessments will only be carried out if the claimant reports a change of circumstances.

My own opinion is that this policy is not entirely logical in that, as I understand it, people over pension age who claim Attendance Allowance may still get time limited awards based on the nature of their health condition.

C.C.L.

Just an update on this. Yesterday I received a letter from DWP saying that my award would continue as I am above the retirement age. It says 10 years from when last awarded taking me to 2027, but states no end date.
I thought this would be useful to anyone who is in the same situation. 

calcotti

C.C.L. said:

Just an update on this. Yesterday I received a letter from DWP saying that my award would continue as I am above the retirement age. It says 10 years from when last awarded taking me to 2027, but states no end date.
I thought this would be useful to anyone who is in the same situation. 

Thanks for posting.