PIP claimants could lose £628 a month if they fail to report to DWP

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is one of the main disability benefit payments administered by the DWP. Those eligible for the support are able to claim up to £628 every four weeks but must report circumstance changes. This is because different life changes could impact how much money someone is entitled to from the Government.Here is a list of what are considered life changes by the DWP when it comes to PIP claimants:If someone’s personal details change, including their name, address or doctor’s information.If someone’s health condition or disability worsensIf the help they need changesIf someone has been informed by their doctor that they only have six months or less to liveIf claimants have to spend any extended time in hospital, care facility or abroadREAD MORE: 70 health conditions qualify for extra £156 a week in PIP from DWP PIP claimants could lose £628 a month if they fail to report to the DWP (Image: GETTY)The disability payment is split into two different parts which are paid at a higher or lower rate.For the daily living component of the disability benefit, the lower weekly rate was raised to £61.85 and the higher rate went up to £94.40.In comparison, PIP’s mobility component saw an increase to £24.45 for the lower rate and £64.50 for the higher rate.If someone were to be in receipt of the higher weekly rates of both components, a PIP claimant would receive £156.90.Someone who was to receive the higher rate of both components every week of a month would get £627.60.DON’T MISSState pension sum may be less if you were ‘contracted out’ – check now [WARNING]What the falling pound will mean for YOUR finances [ALERT]Single mum on Universal Credit shares her top tips for saving money [INSIGHT]450,000 people may be placed on energy prepayment meters [ALERT]The Government has promoted PIP and other disability benefit payments to encourage people to put forward a claim.Chloe Smith, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, outlined why disabled people should apply for support, such as PIP.Ms Smith explained: ‘Living with a long-term illness or disability can have a profound effect on daily life, both for those with a diagnosis and those who care for them.’So it’s vitally important you are receiving all the help you are entitled to.READ MORE: Paramedic shares how she dishes up tasty meals costing 68p per portion What is PIP? (Image: EXPRESS.CO.UK)The service stated: ‘You can use the address on your decision letter to inform the DWP by post of any changes in your circumstances when claiming PIP.’Once you have reported your change in circumstances, the DWP will write to you and let you know how it affects your PIP claim.’Based on the changes to your health or personal circumstances the DWP may want to reassess you for PIP – as you may be entitled to a higher rate or a new component, or you may get less.’