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Special Rules for End of Life Flashcards

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  1. What replaced the DS1500 form when supporting a PIP Special Rules for End of Life claim?

    Answer: The SR1 form

    The SR1 form replaced the DS1500 in April 2023 and is used by healthcare professionals to support Special Rules claims.

  2. Under Special Rules for End of Life, which PIP component is automatically awarded at the enhanced rate?

    Answer: Daily Living component

    Claimants under Special Rules automatically receive the enhanced rate of the Daily Living component without a face-to-face assessment.

  3. Under the Special Rules for End of Life, who can complete and submit the SR1 form on behalf of a patient?

    Answer: A registered healthcare professional such as a GP or hospital consultant

    A registered healthcare professional — such as a GP, hospital doctor, or specialist nurse — must complete the SR1 form.

  4. If someone claims PIP under Special Rules for End of Life, how is the Mobility component determined?

    Answer: It is assessed in the normal way and may or may not be awarded

    The Mobility component is still subject to normal assessment under Special Rules and is not automatically awarded.

  5. Which term replaced 'Special Rules for Terminal Illness' (SRTI) when the rules were updated in April 2023?

    Answer: Special Rules for End of Life (SREL)

    In April 2023, SRTI was renamed to Special Rules for End of Life (SREL) to reflect the updated 12-month prognosis threshold.

  6. Can a third party, such as a family member, apply for PIP under Special Rules on behalf of a terminally ill person without that person's prior knowledge?

    Answer: Yes, if the claimant is unaware of their prognosis and knowing could cause harm

    A third party can apply without the person's knowledge if disclosure of the terminal prognosis could cause distress or harm.

  7. Under PIP Special Rules for End of Life, is a face-to-face assessment normally required?

    Answer: No, claims are decided without a face-to-face assessment

    One of the key benefits of Special Rules is that claimants do not have to attend a face-to-face assessment.