Hi, my name is Kamel1977! How long does it take to challenge a benefit decision?

Hello @Kamel1977

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I hope the above reply has helped to give you an idea as to the length of the MR process. Is this in relation to a PIP claim you are in the middle of?
 

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Hi
So we can help could help us understand whether you want to challenge a decision regarding your work capability or PIP. If it is about PIP and you have requested a MR in your online UC journal  PIP wont see this.  Provided its not more than 13 months from the date of the DWP decision relating to your PIP you can request a late MR but you must give a reason why it's late.  If it is a PIP decision you want to challenge use the MR form on line 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/challenge-a-decision-made-by-the-department-for-work-and-pensions-dwp
If you are challenging a work capability decision you should follow this up  as @poppy123456 says as 27 weeks is a long time to wait and decisions are meant to be made in a reasonable time period.