![]() ![]() The deadline for returning assessment forms should be extended to two months.All assessments should be recorded, with claimants being able to opt out if they choose.Claimants should be able to choose whether to have a face-to-face, telephone or video assessment. ![]() The report called for sweeping changes, including: READ MORE: DWP benefits and PIP payments to change again When a claim is successful, the payments would be deducted from the back pay but where a claim was not allowed and no repayment would need to be made.Ĭhronicle Live reports how the Health assessments for benefits report concluded that the health assessments system to access benefits for those who cannot work or face extra costs due to disability or ill-health continues to let down those who rely on it. The committee called for time limits to be given to assessment providers with penalties for failing to meet them, and said once the deadline has passed, claimants should be paid an 'assessment rate' until their claim is decided. The suggestion was one of a number put forward by MPs on the Commons Work and Pensions Committee in a report into the benefits system assessments process. ![]() ![]() A group of MPs believe people claiming Personal In Independence Payments (PIP) should be paid if they are kept waiting too long for an assessment. ![]()
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