Mandatory Reconsideration Form Postage ?

theydev

Hello all,

I had a PIP review a few weeks ago. Oddly enough the assessor said it would be "a few weeks" to hear anything but the DWP made a decision within about two weeks. I was on the lowest rate anyway and now nothing.

Question:

I am slightly confused on this and I missed the chance to ask at the Post Office today about it. But they might say it does anyway (sales?) I do not know.

I need to post a completed filled in (printed out pdf) for the Mandatory Reconsideration.

All the form says if I recall correctly is to post it to the address on the decision letter. Which is not clear if it needs a stamp or not.

Do I need a stamp ???

I'm not being a miser with this, I don't have any money to get a stamp till next weekend at earliest. I joke not.

This is the address on the Decision Letter to send the M.R form to.

I did speak to CAB and elsewhere and the reasons for it being late are genuine, they said it should not be a big concern. So ignore that.

Thank you.

As usual the assessor report bares little resemblance to reality, they have only listed the 'good' days not 'normal' or bad , almost like they were describing someone else (as I read , this happens a lot)  so it is no surprise the decision maker did stop it and also they said they might want some back, but I have not heard anything about that.

Muttleythefrog

It doesn't appear to be a freepost and nor do you have a postage paid envelope (like they supply for you to return the completed review form) so yes probably going to need postage to be paid... make sure you get proof of posting at the post office which is free. And make sure you have a scan or electronic copy of what you've sent or as minimum photographs to refer to later if required. I would hope you'll be able to borrow the very small sum required for postage, or a stamp, if necessary given the importance of the matter.

If time is issue you could call PIP to notify of MR and that you are sending in your request/further information by post which they should note.

Hopefully you make a good job of the MR.... obviously it is concerning an existing award was lost in a possibly  quick turnaround for a review... it's not clear how long you waited for the assessment but usually a decision is fairly quick after that. Focus on a solid case for the descriptors applicable in the activities relevant and use any evidence you have including previous reports perhaps to point to as supporting your case.

theydev

Thank you.

Yes I was not joking about post costs sadly.

I did take pictures of each page, as I did this with the review form I sent in too.

If I recall properly I know it was due for review this year but the actual letter about the review , the phone call review itself and the decision were done quite fast, perhaps a week between. That is concerning.

I have reams of paper from medical professionals about my conditions, there's no attempt to play things up. The assessor report scored me zero on everything.

The decision was made about a week before it was due to be paid so I had decided in my mind if there was a problem there would be three weeks PIP to manage with, but alas no not a penny.

What made it slightly worse was an admin delay (at the same time but unrelated) to my DHP which is still pending, a different thing I know but it means suddenly a mass stop of two things at once , I have grand total of about 220 a month to live on now from UC , including paying all bills , The lack of PIP means some "recommended but not prescribed" medications are also now out the window for the moment as well as I'd planned on paying for some treatment that was not NHS available too which in the long term if worked would of made me a bit better. Sounds a lot 220 but it does not go far really due to needing a few special items for my health too.

Brie

Seems to be the default to deny benefits and insist on reassessments.  Cynical me thinks some people just drop out and that saves the system money and time.  

Do get some assistance with filling things out.  Citizens Advice are great at these things and will ensure that everything is in the language the reviewers understand - face it they do more of these than you or I so know how to make things work.    They may be able to scan/copy everything and even post it for you too.

Good luck with getting it sorted.