I didn't mention my hospital stay to the DWP 2 years ago. What might happen if I tell them now?

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,408 Championing
    You really are most welcome. :)
  • asmia
    asmia Scope Member Posts: 12 Connected
    Hi I would like to know what will happen if I don’t inform DWP!!!!????? And what will happen if I do inform them, and they turn around and they say ‘ why didn’t I infôrm them when I first went hospital?’ Or ‘ why are you informing us after your accident 2 years ago!!!!????
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,408 Championing
    Hi, perhaps nothing would happen, but, if it came to light, it would be considered 'benefit fraud.' Please see: https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud If you report this, then all you can do is say honestly, as you have done here, why it wasn't reported earlier (if they even ask). You may have to pay a £50 fine for not reporting this earlier as a previous link I gave mentions (but I don't know if this would be enforced). See: https://www.gov.uk/report-benefits-change-circumstances 
    The decision is yours, but, as the saying goes, 'better late than never.' I just thought it would stop you worrying with having this hanging over you. :)

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