Overview
- Guidance covers PIP claims that were reviewed between April 8, 2013 and November 20, 2020, with a regulatory fix taking effect on November 30, 2020.
- Those potentially eligible were over State Pension age on the standard mobility rate when new health professional evidence supported the enhanced rate despite no reported change in circumstances.
- The enhanced mobility rate is £77.05 per week (£308.20 every four weeks) and awards may be backdated, with eligibility potentially opening access to the Motability Scheme.
- People who think they were affected should call the PIP enquiry line on 0800 121 6579 and request a “Regulation 27 administrative exercise review,” with their National Insurance number to hand.
- DWP says current PIP awards will not be reduced because of this exercise, and decisions previously made by a tribunal cannot be re-opened.