DWP confirms rule change which will affect four million benefit claimants

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DWP confirms rule change which will affect four million benefit claimants.

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Nearly four million people receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will benefit from new rules extending the gap between health assessments.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that review periods will now be set at a minimum of three years, rising to five years for those who remain eligible.The changes are expected to deliver savings of about £300million, with roughly £230million linked to existing claimants.Ministers say the reforms will allow health professionals to focus on reducing backlogs while easing pressure on disabled people whose conditions are unlikely to change.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The updated rules came into force on April 6 and apply to most new claimants aged 25 and over.Under the new system, initial reviews will take place no earlier than three years after an award is made, with subsequent reviews occurring no sooner than five years later.Longer review periods have already begun to apply to many new claims.PIP is the main...

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