Backdating Awards of PIP The date of your claim for PIP is the date you made the first phone call to the DWP asking to make a claim as long as you send any further information required (usually the PIP 2 How your disability affects you form) within one month of that date. You can ask for an extension of time if your circumstances mean that you’ll not be able to return the form within the given deadline, for example you have to wait for an appointment with a Citizens Advice adviser or your Support Worker, or you’re ill, in hospital etc. The date of your claim is the date from which you'll be paid if you qualify immediately. Your new claim cannot be backdated.
Revisions and Supersessions Revisions and supersessions are both ways of changing a decision about your entitlement to benefit. A revision changes a decision that was wrong at the time it was made. It takes effect from the date that the award was made. There is usually a 1 calendar month time limit to ask for a revision. A supersession changes a decision that was correct at the time it was made, but because your circumstances or needs have changed your entitlement to benefit needs to change also. Most supersessions take effect from the date of the change in circumstances. It’s important to note that the law says your award can be reviewed any time after the first 12 months. However the DWP can change your award at any time if: Your award is coming to an end If the DWP have information that suggests your entitlement to PIP needs looking at again You tell them about about a change in your circumstances and/or your needs have changed If you tell the DWP that you want them to look at your award again, usually because you think your symptoms have got worse, you risk losing all or part of your existing award. It’s also very important to let the DWP know if your symptoms have improved or you may find that your award comes to an end because the DWP have received information to suggest you’re no longer entitled, and you may be investigated for fraud. Before you do either of the above you should seek specialist advice from your local Law Centre or Citizens Advice office.
The Required Period Condition To qualify for PIP you must have had a disability/health issue for at least 3 months and expect to have issues for at least the next 9 months.
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