New Adult Disability Payment update for people challenging their award decision
28.03.2024 - 12:01
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
New figures published by Social Security Scotland show that there are now 192,575 people in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP). This includes 83,190 new applicants and 109,385 existing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who have now transferred from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to the devolved benefits system.
The statistics also show that by January 31, 2024, 11,880 redeterminations had been completed and of these, some 54 per cent were allowed or partially allowed, 40 per cent were disallowed and 5 per cent were invalid. There were also 205 redeterminations (2%) which went to appeal after exceeding the 56 day deadline.
Social Security Scotland said it wants to make the redetermination process as easy as possible for claimants who wish to challenge their award decision. But is reminding people they must sign the form themselves, or have it signed by their officially registered appointee - even if they have third-party assistance to fill out their other details.
Social Security Scotland added that if someone is unable to sign the form, they will contact them to get verbal consent.
It explained: “Our application response letters come with a paper form for redeterminations or appeals. If people wish to challenge our response, please fill out the form, have the client sign it, and post it to our offices. If there is no form available, you can find downloadable redetermination and appeals forms on the Scottish Government website.”
Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment decisions can also be appealed online. Full details can be found online here.
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