PIP MR phone call - is this normal?

atheenaa_xo
atheenaa_xo Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited February 24 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA

Hi, I hope this is allowed. I’m currently waiting on the decision of my MR after originally applying for Ulcerative colitis, PCOS, Mental Health, Osteopenia, and back and leg pain.

I received a call out of the blue last Tuesday and she said she was a decision maker and needed to speak to me about my PIP claim. She asked me to confirm the name of the bank I bank with and then asked if anything new had changed and I said I had been put on Omeprazole for my hiatus hernia which I found out and notified them as soon as I knew and I’m now experiencing numbness in my hands.

She finally asked if I had anymore time off work and if any adjustments had been made for me. I replied I was told anymore time off from work and it could result in disciplinary action and we all worked from home.

I did ring on Thursday last week and they said a decision had been made on Tuesday and to expect a letter to confirm the decision but they were unable to tell me if I was awarded or not. They did ask me to confirm the last four digits of my bank account number.

I’m just wondering if these calls are normal during a MR as I applied a few years ago and never received one and If it sounds positive.

I rang the automated line yesterday and it then asked me if I was receiving any other benefits which has just completely thrown me now!

Comments

  • Lauren29
    Lauren29 Online Community Member Posts: 238 Empowering

    In my experience these calls aren't a normal part of the MR. It sounds as if the Decision Maker is concerned that the original PIP decision was incorrect and were calling to check some information with you.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,401 Championing

    You could try the online proof of benefit service to see if any award for PIP is showing

    https://www.gov.uk/proof-benefits-state-pension

  • atheenaa_xo
    atheenaa_xo Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thank you for this!

    I did try the online proof of benefits but they couldn’t find anything for me so I am thinking I’ve been unsuccessful. Thank you again for both your comments!