How long does it take to get a decision?

leomi

I had my pip review and got the tx saying they had my medical report , from the report it looks like I will be awarded the higher rates as I was only on standard daily living befor do u get back pay if you do get awarded higher and from when the day they make decision or from assesment ? And how long does it take to get a decision  ?

poppy123456

HI and welcome,

If this is a review then you won't receive backdated money. You will receive the higher award from the date of the decision.

If you reported a change of circumstances then it's backdated to the date you rang to report those changes. There's no timescales for decisions.

chiarieds

Hi @leomi - Welcome to the community. I see your query has been answered, but please do say if we can help you in any other way now, or in the future.

leomi

Thank you , think that is my question anserd just the wait of decition now they said 6 week will it take the full 6 week ? 

leomi

Sorry but also I got my report bk from the f2f visit and I got 12 in daily and 22 on mobility do the decision makers normally go with the report?

janer1967

@leomi Hello and welcome, they do normally go with the report in the majority of cases b ut you need to wait until you get the final decision notice which there are no set timescales and could be more than the 6 weeks dependant on backlog at the tme

leomi

Thank u everyone

Ails

Hi @leomi and welcome to the Community.  It is nice to meet you.  I hope you found the above information from members to be helpful.  if there is anything else we can help/support you with then please just let us know.  All the best. 

leomi

Thanks ?

Ails

You are welcome. 

leomi

Hi just wondering what happens if they dont make a decision intime befor my claim ends had my ftf and report but my claim ends , end of march will I keep getting paid or does it stop also do u get a letter to say they have all information or just a tx as all I have is a message saying they have my report and will make a decision within 6 week but seen loads who have had letter aswell ?

poppy123456

If a decision isn't made by the end date of your award then payments will stop. Once a decision's made they will then be backdated to the date it stopped. Do be aware that if payments do stop then this could affect any other benefits you're claiming.

leomi

Just rang and I am over the moon they have made a dection and awarded me what I am intitled to , thank god it all went ok 

janer1967

That's great news thanks for sharing 

leomi

Thank you 

chiarieds

Hi @leomi - Just to say I'm delighted at your good news, & thank you for letting us all know. Congratulations!

leomi

Thank you ?