If my award is increased after review, are PIP payments backdated to when I applied?

Gypsy19
Gypsy19 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
edited August 2021 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Hi, Im waiting for my award decision atm. But I wondered, if my award is increased, are pip payments backdated to when I applied? This was a review, not a new clain. Thanks.

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  • Girl_No1
    Girl_No1 Online Community Member Posts: 413 Trailblazing
    If you reported a change that resulted in the review, any increased award will be backdated to the date you notified them of the change.

    If DWP initiated the review, then any increased award will be backdated to the date of the decision.

    Hope this helps. 
  • Gypsy19
    Gypsy19 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thank you, it was initiated by them, so wont be back dated much then.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    That's correct you won't get much backpay if you get a higher award and obviously if the award is less payment will reduce and if award stopped payment will end 

    Fingers crossed for a higher award 

    Let us know how you get on 
  • Gypsy19
    Gypsy19 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    edited August 2021
    janer1967 said:
    That's correct you won't get much backpay if you get a higher award and obviously if the award is less payment will reduce and if award stopped payment will end 

    Fingers crossed for a higher award 

    Let us know how you get on 
    Hi, well I recieved money in the bank  no letter yet. Looks like they backdated the award from when I submitted my review form.  So Im pleased with how my claim has been handled. 28th July I had my assessment 13th August my payment. 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Great news thanks for sharing 

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