The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a big statement, declaring that “in most cases” people nearing the end of their decade-long Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards this year will not entail an in-person assessment.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The change is an extension of the new streamlined PIP<\/a> review procedure, which involves a shorter form now being sent to recipients of ‘light-touch’ awards that normally last five to ten years.<\/p>\n
For individuals interested in the future changes, the DWP<\/a> has made a sample ‘PIP AR2’ form available on the GOV.UK website as part of the PIP Toolkit, for reference only.<\/p>\n
The six-page review form includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n
The PIP AR2 form includes 16 questions covering subjects including:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u00a0About You<\/strong><\/p>\n
Information about the primary healthcare practitioner involved in your care<\/strong><\/p>\n
Details about your health condition or disability<\/strong><\/p>\n
Mencap and UK Finance have created a new guide as part of their Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign.<\/p>\n
The form also states, “PIP is assessed based on how your condition affects you, not the condition itself.”<\/p>\n
Questions 13, 14, and 15 are given the most room on the form to provide extra information.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The final question also offers advice on requesting DWP<\/strong> permission to acquire more information about how your health condition affects you.<\/p>\n
The form explains: “The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or approved healthcare professionals that work for\u00a0DWP, might need more information about your health condition or disability and how it affects you.”<\/p>\n
“They might ask, with your consent, for relevant information from your doctor, or any other relevant professional you tell them about.”<\/p>\n
“DWP\u00a0can lawfully ask your doctor, hospital consultant or other relevant professionals for information about your health condition and how it affects you. This is because we are asking for the information to help us carry out our official social security functions.”<\/p>\n
It further explains, “You do not have to give your consent. If you do not,\u00a0DWP\u00a0will make a decision based on the information they have already, as well as any you give\u00a0DWP\u00a0yourself.”<\/p>\n
The last page of the paper contains a declaration for the claimant to sign and date. The AR2 award review form<\/strong> can be found online.<\/p>\n
According to the DWP, the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) review procedure ensures that current PIP beneficiaries continue to receive their payments during the review period. Claimants will get the form along with an explanatory letter.<\/p>\n
Like most review forms, it has a deadline, which is normally one month after the letter and form are sent. If completing it within this deadline becomes difficult, call the PIP inquiry line<\/strong> at 0800 121 4433 immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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