PIP Personal Independence Payment 5

Question 1

Under the Special Rules for End of Life, a claimant must have a progressive disease and be expected to live for how long or less?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

Since April 2023, Special Rules apply when a claimant has a progressive disease and is not expected to live more than 12 months; the previous threshold was 6 months.

Question 2

What is the name of the form a healthcare professional completes to support a PIP Special Rules (end of life) claim?

Accepted Answer

SR1 (formerly DS1500)

Answer

The SR1 form (which replaced the DS1500 in 2021) is completed by a doctor or nurse to support a Special Rules claim and enables faster award of the enhanced rate.

Question 3

If a claimant disagrees with a PIP award decision, what must they do before they can appeal to a tribunal?

Accepted Answer

Request a mandatory reconsideration from the DWP

Answer

Mandatory reconsideration is a compulsory first step where the DWP reviews its own decision before a claimant can appeal to an independent tribunal.

Question 4

If a claimant is still unhappy after mandatory reconsideration, they can appeal to which body?

Accepted Answer

The Social Security and Child Support Tribunal

Answer

Appeals against PIP decisions go to the Social Security and Child Support Tribunal, which is independent of the DWP and part of HM Courts & Tribunals Service.

Question 5

How long does a claimant typically have to request a mandatory reconsideration after receiving a PIP decision letter?

Accepted Answer

1 month (28 days)

Answer

Claimants have one month (approximately 28 days) from the date of the decision letter to request a mandatory reconsideration, though late requests may be accepted with good reason.

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP Personal Independence Payment 5