In addition to the above Topic: NINE MONTH PIP EXTENSION LETTERS FLOOD OUT This has just been released on The benefits and works web site:
PIP EXTENSION LETTERS CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY REVIEW FORMS
The flood of PIP award extension letters we highlighted in the last newsletter is being followed, sometimes within days or weeks, by review forms for some claimants.
Members have been getting in touch and telling us things like:
I received the same letter in November last year, but in December I received a further letter and the review forms which had to be completed and returned!!
Or:
I had the same letter in December 2020 extending to December 2021 so heaved a huge sigh of relief as this comes in every 2.5 years usually having a month to fill out over Christmas. I received a smaller form to update my conditions and can’t believe it’s due in 3 weeks when my original PIP didn’t end till May 2021.
Others claimants have received extension letters which wrongly reduce the length of the award.
I know other people have been receiving PIP extension letters. I have now received one, with an extension date of July 2023. However this extension date is sooner than the actual award length expiry date.
And one member has warned of issues with Motability vehicles.
There’s a sting in the tail with these letters though. Anyone with a Blue Badge will have to re-apply for the badge and entitlement to that new badge will end at the same time as the extended PIP date. My motability car is also due for replacement but can’t be because the extension doesn’t cover a three year period. Whilst not having to worry about PIP renewal applications for a few more months, this extension is not without it’s own problems.
Have you had an extension letter and has it proved to be a mixed blessing? Do let us know.
Joss
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