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PIP extension

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mike09523
mike09523

Hi All,

I used to have low rate care and high rate mobility on DLA . That changed to low rate care and low rate mobility when I had to apply for PIP. It was awarded for 2 years, ending September 2020 . I received an letter this morning notifying me that it was now extended to a 10 year award from the date of the first PIP award and would not be contacted again until 2028. I realise that I could be contacted anytime in between those dates, but still good news as I was dreading reapplying again this September.

Mike.

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  • mary86724
    mary86724 mike09523

    Posted

    That must be such a relief for you. Could it have been because you are already of pension age by chance?

    • mike09523
      mike09523 mary86724

      Posted

      Hi,

      I will be 70 in March, didn't know that helped. Thanks for your reply.

      Mike.

    • denise15811
      denise15811 mike09523

      Posted

      Good news. Yes, this will be because of your age and they don't expect your condition to change anytime in the future.

      Although for anyone reading this the new rules for those that are of state pension age and above, do not apply to everyone, like people first thought. They only apply to those that condition isn't expected to change. If DWP think your condition may have changed then those that are due a review will receive more forms to fill in and return.

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