Pip phoned about back pay

Bleulagoon
Bleulagoon Community member Posts: 18 Connected
in PIP, DLA, and AA
Pip called me this morning to tell me I have been awarded but couldn’t tell me what rate they said the reason for there call is to see if I would be ok with a lump sum payment of backpay? Has anybody else had this and what rate was it?? I just think it’s abit odd? 

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there

    They do sometimes do this if there is a substantial amount to he 0aid they are just checking that you will be OK to manage the money 

    This doesn't give any indication of what rate you have been awarded you will have to wait for 5he letter and in the meantime be pleased you have been awarded 
  • Bleulagoon
    Bleulagoon Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    I am pleased to have been awarded!!! Did any of my question indicate I wasn’t?? 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,722 Championing
    edited January 2022
    Yes as janer has advised, they do sometimes check you can manage the money that's owed. I see nothing odd at all about that.
  • Bleulagoon
    Bleulagoon Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Oh well that’s fine will leave it there your the expert 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,722 Championing
    The reason they ask if you can manage the money with backpay is because some people panic when they have large amounts and are unsure how to cope with this, especially those that suffer with mental health.
    All we are doing is advising you why they asked you that question, which is exactly what you asked. 
  • Bleulagoon
    Bleulagoon Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Thank you @Teddybear12
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    Bleulagoon said:
    .. there call is to see if I would be ok with a lump sum payment of backpay? .. I just think it’s abit odd? 
    They are now required to do this before paying large sums to claimants. You have the option of receiving the arrears in instalments if you are concerned about your ability to manage a large one off sum.
  • Bleulagoon
    Bleulagoon Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Thank you @calcotti
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    I didn't intend to implicate you were not happy to be awarded I'm sure your over the moon the decision is made and its positive 

    It's great news and thanks for sharing and also about the call as this will help others as well 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    I'm pleased to hear you've been awarded @bluelagoon that must be a weight off the shoulders! :)
  • aldot
    aldot Community member Posts: 11 Listener
    How long after that phone call did you get your back pay please Thankyou 

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