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1 day 1 hour ago #298338 by Paigegee
hi bit of a weird question


I was receiving standard mobility but my condition worsened drastically. It worsened in around April/may 2024 and then again in September 2024. I submitted change of circumstances call on the 8th October and was sent forms etc. then I had my assessment in December and decision 20 Jan for enhanced for both. I had written on all of my forms/diaries etc that conditions worsened in April/may and September.

I haven’t received letter yet, but called up about back pay as online calculator shows around 2245.03 in backpay from 8th oct - 18 Jan but pip on the phone said I’m only getting 124 backpay due to some being sent to debt management. I Contacted debt management they said 1200 is owed but due to needing the money they are doing a payment plan for me. But there’s still around 1k missing from backpay owed?

Called pip and they said that I should get a letter explaining but the 124 is money owed from 31st - 7th January and to wait for a letter regarding backpay, so a separate letter. This doesn’t sound normal? As I was told my backpay entitlement is 124 on the phone and coming in on the 23rd.

Surely there’s a lot of money missing somewhere, is it usual for them to send separate letters for backpay?

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1 day 45 minutes ago #298340 by BIS
Hi Paigee

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately there is little I can say here as you question is outside the remit of the forum. I can confirm that they do send separate letters about back pay, and they also can retrieve money for any perceived 'debt'.

Until you receive the paperwork from them - you're trying to fight them in the dark. You need that confirmation, and then if you disagree with their calculations, you can appeal.

BIS

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