Full list of PIP changes that do not need to be reported to DWP
While PIP claimants have to report certain things, or risk DWP payments being stopped, some changes do not need to be flagged
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed for people aged between 16 and below State Pension age who need extra help with daily activities or mobility due to a long-term illness, disability, or mental or physical health condition.
Successful PIP claims are now worth between £29.20 and £187.45 weekly, or £116.80 to £749.80 every four weeks. The support is intended to help offset the additional expenses linked to living with a disability, long-term illness, or mental or physical health condition.
While many claimants might be familiar with the list of circumstance changes that must be reported to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to maintain steady payments, there are several that don't need to be declared, as reported by the Daily Record.
Changes you do not need to report to DWP
PIP is not a means-tested benefit and can be paid whether the claimant is working or not, so there is no need to inform the DWP if you:
Start a new job
Stop claiming other benefits
Are made redundant
Take retirement
Leave a job
Change roles at work - unless the amount of help you need has changed
Changes you must report to DWP
Guidance on the GOV.UK website states you must contact the PIP enquiry line if:
The help you need or your condition changes
Your personal details change - for example, your name, address or doctor
You go abroad (for more than four weeks)
Your condition has worsened and you're not expected to live more than six months
You are imprisoned or held in detention
You go into hospital or a care home
GOV.UK advice continues: "You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances."
How to report a change of circumstances to DWP
To report any changes, ensure that you have your National Insurance number, bank account details, and your GP's name and address handy before contacting the DWP to confirm your identity.
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