Pip backdated

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tdotmelty27
tdotmelty27 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Contributor
When is pip backdated from when you first call the dwp or when u first send that fourm back im not sure aslo do you normally get the decision letter before the backpay?

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited January 2021
    If you are awarded PIP the claim start date is the date you first ring DWP to start the claim (provided you returned the health form within the required time period).

    Claimants often receive payments before the letter. The payment is authorised at the same time as the letter is drafted and it takes longer for the letter to arrive than for the payment to be made.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    Hope the info above answers your question 

    If you need anything else just ask 
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    @calcotti you are very good with benefit advice its pleasing to see 
  • thomas1
    thomas1 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    How long is the wait for backdated payment from getting the text from DWP 
  • Floydiee1995
    Floydiee1995 Online Community Member Posts: 112 Contributor
    thomas1 said:
    How long is the wait for backdated payment from getting the text from DWP 
    3-5 days