Particular groups of pensioners receiving PIP with an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be eligible to request the DWP reassess their claim. Brits beyond State Pension age might also qualify for an enhanced award for the mobility component of PIP even if they've ceased receiving the benefit. The legislative change exclusively concerns claimants above State Pension age and their eligibility for the enhanced mobility award.
DWP guidance clarifies it solely applies to PIP claims that underwent review between April 8, 2013 and November 20, 2020. This legislative amendment follows a tribunal decision on May 22, 2020 which identified an unintended loophole in regulation 27 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013. DWP guidance states: 'DWP did not have the legal powers to restrict the mobility award for claimants who were in receipt of the standard rate of the mobility award and over State Pension age, on the grounds of new medical evidence.
' Amendments to PIP regulations came into force from November 30, 2020 to address this unintended loophole. The DWP is urging anyone potentially impacted to request a review of their claim. This follows acknowledgement that the DWP shouldn't have informed claimants their award couldn't increase after reaching State Pension age - potentially leaving eligible people out of pocket.
20 per four-week payment period. Qualifying for the enhanced mobility rate could additionally grant access to the Motability Scheme, assisting with transportation needs. You might qualify for an enhanced mobility award, regardless of whether you're currently receiving PIP, if the following conditions are met: you had your claim reviewed between April 8, 2013 and November 20, 2020, and you were over State Pension age at the time.