PIP reassessment

Stanley123

I was awarded the lower rate for mobility pip over 6 months ago, on reflection I should’ve asked for a MR, too late now I know, however there has been significant changes to my mobility since then. After speaking to Citizens Advice last week they advised me to contact PIP and ask for a reassessment.. I have had no luck getting through on the phone so far but will try again tomorrow. My question is, will I have to go through the entire process again? has anybody had a successful reassessment in their favour? Many Thanks.

poppy123456

When you report changes they will send you more PIP2 forms to fill in and return with all your supporting evidence. Most people have assessments so you'll likely have another one of those.

When filling out the forms you should give as much relevant information as possible and treat it as a new claim. You should also include a couple of real world incidents of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you.

Once the decision is made your award could either stop completely, be increased/decreased or remain the same. There's no guarantee that you'll score more points for a higher award.

Stanley123

Thanks for quick response Poppy, I have been seen regularly by my GP, Neurologist and Psychiatrist these past months due to a decline in my health. When talking to Citizens Advise last week about a completely different matter, the advisor discussed my benefits and said I should be reassessed for mobility... I thank her for that as it hadn’t crossed my mind to do this... thank you again.

Commanded2bwell

When going through the reassessment process described, above, do PIP payments continue at the existing rate?

If the result of the reassessment is to maintain the PIP at the current rate, or to cancel the award, is mandatory reconsideration still possible as it would be with a brand new claim?

bg844

Commanded2bwell said:

When going through the reassessment process described, above, do PIP payments continue at the existing rate?

If the result of the reassessment is to maintain the PIP at the current rate, or to cancel the award, is mandatory reconsideration still possible as it would be with a brand new claim?

Yes, PIP continues until a new decision says otherwise, MR is always possible too regardless of it being a new claim or renewal.

susank

pip sent me a message on monday saying they had received my review form. i had a message yesterday saying my review was complete. I  would get a letter in two weeks. is this the fastest decision ever. should i assume my review has not been successful?

Stanley123

I got a phone call out of the blue 3 weeks after sending in my form for reassessment, 
The call lasted 5 min, then a text message two days later to say i would receive a letter within two weeks, I got the letter one week later, successful positive news.
Am sure your’s will be to.

poppy123456

susank said:

pip sent me a message on monday saying they had received my review form. i had a message yesterday saying my review was complete. I  would get a letter in two weeks. is this the fastest decision ever. should i assume my review has not been successful?

No, you shouldn’t assume that because the text message doesn’t mean anything other than what it states. 

During reviews forms are sent straight to the decision maker and not to the health assessment providers. From there they will look at your claim and see if a decision can be made without having to send it to the assessment providers. If it can then a decision will be made.