Hi, is my wife living abroad a change of circumstance?

shahg6262

Hi i need some help please i am stressed out ,i am getting married in September and my wife will be living abroad for sometime i just want to know if i have to let pip know as i am in reciept of pip both enhanced rate till 2027 and i dont want my change of circumstances to effect my claim though my wife will be abroad i dont know if i need to report it to pip ir wait till she come to UK.

Alex_Alumni

Hello @shahg6262 and thanks for your query. You will not need to let PIP know about your wife living abroad. Any changes in circumstances would be about yourself only, does that make sense?

Just in case it helps, here's the list of any changes you'd need to tell PIP about:

Change of circumstances
You must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line if:

• your personal details change, for example your name, address or doctor

• the help you need or your condition changes

• your condition has worsened and you’re not expected to live more than 12 months

• you go into hospital or a care home

• you go abroad

• you’re imprisoned or held in detention

• your immigration status has changed, if you’re not a British citizen

If there's anything you're still unsure about, please ask. And congratulations on your wedding in September! Are you looking forward to it?