Hi, my name is mary76! PIP Backpay

mary76
mary76 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited March 2023 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hello could anyone help please. My pip was renewed on 23 February and because I got awarded a higher rate this time its gone to the payment department. Does anyone know how long it takes for a back payment to be processed please? Thank you.

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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @mary76

    Welcome to the community! :) How are you today? 

    I've seen a lot of people say 3-5 days, have you had a letter from DWP explaining your new award? They may have the dates on there for you? 
  • mary76
    mary76 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Hi thank you for the welcome.  My pip renewal was backdated to April 2022 upgraded to a higher rate and they made that decision on 24 February 2023 I've had my letter saying basically its gone to the payment department but still no payment. I've also seen people saying payment is usually quicker than the letter so I'm confused.
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    That is confusing, if you haven't heard anything by tomorrow then I'd give PIP a ring to double check :) 
  • mary76
    mary76 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    OK I will do thank you for your help
  • JBS2022
    JBS2022 Scope Member Posts: 2,074 Championing
    Do you have any debt, sometimes that can delay backpay
  • mary76
    mary76 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    I do with council tax yes. 
  • JBS2022
    JBS2022 Scope Member Posts: 2,074 Championing
    edited March 2023
    It's usually only DWP debt that is affected like budgeting loans or advance payments or overpayments. If you don't have those then I don't understand the delay. Ring them in the morning.

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