PIP - Moving Abroad

moe123
moe123 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Connected
Hi all, this is probably a very unethical question but has anyone been successful in claiming PIP while living abroad?

I am planning to leave the country to spend time with family overseas as I am not sure how my health will be in the coming years. I am looking to go for a year or two. 

Thanks and any help would be appreciated. 

Comments

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    The mobility part will stop. Whether the daily living continues will depend which country you’re going to be living in. https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/disability-benefits
  • moe123
    moe123 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Connected
    The mobility part will stop. Whether the daily living continues will depend which country you’re going to be living in. https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/disability-benefits
    Thanks you unfortunately I am not going to be in the EU, I am scared to ring the PIP helpline lol
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Then after 13 weeks it will stop. If you don’t ring to report the changes you will have an overpayment. 
    When you return to the UK you will need to be here for 2 out of 3 years before you can reapply.
  • moe123
    moe123 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Connected
    Then after 13 weeks it will stop. If you don’t ring to report the changes you will have an overpayment. 
    When you return to the UK you will need to be here for 2 out of 3 years before you can reapply.
    yes thank you so much :) 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    You are welcome @moe123. It is the very least you deserve. Please don't hesitate to give us a shout if you need anything else or have any other questions  :)