PIP Claimant Responsibilities and Reporting Changes

Question 1

How should a PIP claimant report a change in their circumstances to the DWP?

Accepted Answer

By contacting the PIP enquiry line or writing to DWP

Answer

By writing a formal letter only

Answer

Through their GP only

Answer

Via the Universal Credit online portal

Question 2

Which of the following changes in circumstances MUST a PIP claimant report to DWP?

Accepted Answer

Moving to a new address

Answer

Changing their mobile phone provider

Answer

Getting a new hobby

Answer

Changing their diet

Question 3

After how many consecutive days as a free inpatient in an NHS hospital does a PIP claimant's daily living component generally get suspended?

Accepted Answer

28 days

Answer

14 days

Answer

21 days

Answer

56 days

Question 4

If a PIP claimant travels abroad temporarily, for how long can they generally continue to receive PIP without interruption?

Accepted Answer

13 weeks

Answer

4 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

26 weeks

Question 5

What may happen if a PIP claimant fails to report a change that results in receiving more PIP than they are entitled to?

Accepted Answer

They may be required to repay the overpaid amount

Answer

Nothing, as all overpayments are automatically written off

Answer

They automatically lose their PIP entitlement permanently

Answer

They receive only a formal warning

Question 6

Which component of PIP is NOT suspended when a claimant has been an NHS free inpatient for more than 28 consecutive days?

Accepted Answer

Mobility component

Answer

Daily Living — standard rate

Answer

Daily Living — enhanced rate

Answer

Both components are suspended

Question 7

A PIP claimant's condition has significantly improved. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Report the change to DWP as soon as possible

Answer

Wait for their planned review before informing DWP

Answer

Continue claiming at the same rate indefinitely

Answer

Contact their GP to stop PIP automatically