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<p>Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is not an income replacement benefit. It is
paid to help with the additional costs that arise from long term health conditions
or disability where they impact on the activities set out in legislation. Claimants
are assessed against the legislative criteria and a decision on entitlement is made
by a DWP decision maker.</p><p>In line with the legislative requirement, applicable
to most social security benefits, we continue to apply the latest decision on a PIP
award until such time as a new decision is made. Payment of PIP after a claim has
been disallowed, or at a rate higher than the latest decision whilst an individual
is waiting for an appeal hearing could lead to inappropriate expenditure of public
funds. If a subsequent first-tier tribunal decides to reinstate PIP, or give a higher
award, then the Department will backdate any payments due, in line with the new decision.</p>
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