PIP lump-sum

THAAWT

Can anyone tell me if a large lump-sum payment owed from PIP (due to a law change) affects other benefits? Or future benefits?
I did ask and he said no it won't because there was a change in law.
But I just wanted to double check.
Also, do I have to spend it in a certain time? 
Any help much appreciated 

Adrian_Scope

Hello @THAAWT.
Backdated payments and lump sums from 'official error' usually have a disregard period. I believe the amount impacts whether that period is for 52 weeks or for the life of your current benefit claim. 

Have you been able to find out any more? 

THAAWT

No i haven't , thank you for your reply. I was hoping there would be some information when I received the updated award letter but there wasn't.
Do you know what the amount is for the 52 weeks please?

Adrian_Scope

Hello again @THAAWT. From information on MoneyHelper and Scope's information on Lump sum payments, I believe it is usually 52 weeks for under £5000 and where benefits have been underpaid because of an official error or on a point of law, any payments over £5,000 can usually be disregarded for the length of the claim or until the award ends. But please do double check with any income-related benefits you receive.