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Pip Award and Back Pay Payments

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rachelh72
rachelh72 Community member Posts: 24 Listener
edited May 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi can anyone tell me please which is paid first the first month's PIP Award payment or the back dated PIP payment? Asking for a friend who has received a sum in her bank but no letter saying what it is. Thanks

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,323 Disability Gamechanger
    edited May 2022
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    Hi,
    Money owed is paid first. Then 4 weeks after that they will receive their first 4 weekly payment and then every 4 weeks after that. 
    Their decision letter will explain all the details. This usually arrives after the money is received into the bank. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • nurseydid
    nurseydid Community member Posts: 4 Listener
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    We have been very impressed with the whole claims process. Started claim 11/03/22 phone assessment 23/05/22 hubby received a text Friday 01/06/22 to say he had been awarded PIP. Now waiting anxiously for the official letter to advise what’s been awarded-checked bank account nothing in there as yet. have thought about phoning the automated number to see if this would give any more info but my question is does hubby have to be present to make the call? I have power of attorney so can I make the call in his absence? Many thanks in advance
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,323 Disability Gamechanger
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    Unless you're his appointee then he would need to be there when you ring them. An appointee deals with a claimants benefits and is responsible for filling forms, receiving their money and reporting changes etc. To start this process contact PIP. See link. https://www.gov.uk/become-appointee-for-someone-claiming-benefits

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    nurseydid said: I have power of attorney so can I make the call in his absence? 
    Power of attorney makes no difference for DWP. If you want to be able to manage his benefits you need to ask DWP to make you an appointee.
    https://www.gov.uk/become-appointee-for-someone-claiming-benefits

    Having said that, if you are only going to speak to an automated message there will be no need for him to be present.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • amiekerr
    amiekerr Community member Posts: 1 Listener
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    Hi I have been awarded pip and had a text to say They have awarded me pip and sending a letter which will be with me Within 2 weeks how long does it take for the back payment to go in will it be in before my letter ? 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,323 Disability Gamechanger
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    amiekerr said:
    Hi I have been awarded pip and had a text to say They have awarded me pip and sending a letter which will be with me Within 2 weeks how long does it take for the back payment to go in will it be in before my letter ? 

    3-5 workings days from the day it's paid.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
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    Glad to hear your good news @amiekerr Thanks for sharing 
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  • lottjones
    lottjones Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    Sorry to jump in thread I’m new did you get paid back pay as I had my first money just over 60 and should have had over 80 but no back pay no letter yet I called they never said anything about backpay any help please 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,323 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2022
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    lottjones said:
    Sorry to jump in thread I’m new did you get paid back pay as I had my first money just over 60 and should have had over 80 but no back pay no letter yet I called they never said anything about backpay any help please 

    PIP is paid every 4 weeks so the money you received does seen correct if you were awarded standard for both parts. You will need to contact PIP to ask them because they are the only ones that can help you.

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Telephone: 0800 121 4433
    Textphone: 0800 121 4493
    Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 121 4433
    British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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