Question about benefits

katrese
katrese Online Community Member Posts: 53 Listener
in Benefits and income
how long is 8 weeks from 22.05.2023 I haven’t received my payment yet 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    Those 8 weeks are just a guide, alot of people receive it before then. If they request the statement of reason it could be longer than 8 weeks. To answer your question it's 17th July.
  • katrese
    katrese Online Community Member Posts: 53 Listener
    17th July meaning 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    katrese said:
    17th July meaning 

    You asked how long is 8 weeks from 22nd May and the answer is 17th July.
  • katrese
    katrese Online Community Member Posts: 53 Listener
    Am so annoyed now as I want my money to pay bills 
  • katrese
    katrese Online Community Member Posts: 53 Listener
    How long is it to wait for the letter 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    I know it's frustrating but there's nothing more you can do but wait. DWP have as much chance as we do to appeal the decision. Before they can do this they need to request the statement of reasons within 1 month of the date of the decision.

    They sometimes request it but rarely appeal it. If they request it, it doesn't mean they are appealing. They can only appeal if they find an error in law.

    They send the decision letter about the same time they pay what they owe you. Up to about 8 weeks. You should receive the money owed before the decision letter.
  • katrese
    katrese Online Community Member Posts: 53 Listener
    I have already said I did my hearing on 22nd and they awared me 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    edited June 2023
    Yes i know BUT DWP will still send you the decision letter with details of your award on it. The Tribunal awarded you but DWP need to put that award into payment.
  • katrese
    katrese Online Community Member Posts: 53 Listener
    Ok thanks so I have won pip 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    Yes, the Tribunal awarded it to you. DWP need to put that award into payment, which can take up to about 8 weeks. Timescales are only ever a guide.

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