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

Claimants can report changes by calling the PIP enquiry line or by writing directly to DWP — no single method is required but these are the primary channels.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Moving to a new address

Answer

A change of address must be reported to DWP so that correspondence reaches the claimant and the correct locality details are held on record.

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

The daily living component of PIP is suspended after 28 consecutive days as a free NHS inpatient, because the state is meeting the claimant's care costs.

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

PIP can continue for temporary absences abroad of up to 13 weeks, provided the claimant remains habitually resident in Great Britain.

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

DWP can recover overpayments from claimants, meaning money received in excess of the correct entitlement must be repaid.

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP Claimant Responsibilities and Reporting Changes