DLA to PIP, are any payments backdated?

susan53

I wonder if anyone can help me please? My daughter has been in receipt of low rate DlA.was advised to make a claim for PiP on her 16th birthday. She was awarded the higher rate of PiP from March 23.my question is does this get backdated to the date she claimed?she has been receiving DLA but at the lower rate 

poppy123456

Unfortunately you won’t be entitled to the difference between her DLA award and the PIP. Her PIP payments will start about 7 weeks after the decision was made. 

You should receive a last DLA payment. 

JBS2022

susan53 said:

I wonder if anyone can help me please? My daughter has been in receipt of low rate DlA.was advised to make a claim for PiP on her 16th birthday. She was awarded the higher rate of PiP from March 23.my question is does this get backdated to the date she claimed?she has been receiving DLA but at the lower rate 

It doesn't get backdated because it's a completely different benefit, just like you would not have to pay back the difference if you got a lower award.

L_Volunteer

I would just like to add a warm welcome @susan53. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you 

susan53

Thank you for your help xx