Pip

poolgirl
poolgirl Community member Posts: 13 Listener
in PIP, DLA, and AA
I rang the pip enquiry line late on yesterday and while waiting it gives you payment date and amount. It seems I have been awarded the highest amount on both after reporting my worsening symptoms.  However it only says I am receiving my monthly payment.  So does that mean I won't be getting any money backdated please

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,517 Championing
    Hi @poolgirl & welcome to the community - the PIP automated line is known to often be incorrect. However, if you've only recently been awarded, it may take some time before any back pay, if due, is calculated.
  • poolgirl
    poolgirl Community member Posts: 13 Listener
    Well the amount has gone up alot since I rang last time and got my monthly amount told me by the automated system while waiting in the queue 
  • poolgirl
    poolgirl Community member Posts: 13 Listener
    It says I am getting 691 next Tuesday 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,517 Championing
    edited October 2023
    This hopefully is good news, as it does indeed seem to indicate the enhanced award for both the daily living & mobility components @poolgirl £101.75 + £71.00 = £172.75 x 4 as PIP is paid every 4 weeks = £691
  • poolgirl
    poolgirl Community member Posts: 13 Listener
    I'm really pleased with the result, just a shame that we have to suffer with health issues in the first place
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,802 Championing
    poolgirl said:
    I rang the pip enquiry line late on yesterday and while waiting it gives you payment date and amount. It seems I have been awarded the highest amount on both after reporting my worsening symptoms.  However it only says I am receiving my monthly payment.  So does that mean I won't be getting any money backdated please
    It never gives details of any potential money that's owed. I see from another thread that you only reported the changes in August so it's likely only a small amount of money that's owed. The decision letter will explain when the award is from, when you receive it.

  • poolgirl
    poolgirl Community member Posts: 13 Listener
    Oh okay well anything is better than nothing. So I am happy
  • poolgirl
    poolgirl Community member Posts: 13 Listener
    Well I received my letter today I got enhanced on both. So it's a great result. They said they owe me money but I will details of how much in a letter
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,905 Championing
    @poolgirl That's great! congrats on being awarded. Sorry you have to wait again on another letter. Hopefully that won't take too long! 
  • poolgirl
    poolgirl Community member Posts: 13 Listener
    I don't mind I'm just so happy  that they have acknowledged the fact that my health has deteriorated 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,517 Championing
    Good to have your award confirmed @poolgirl :)

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