The DWP has confirmed it is developing a new 'digital channel' which will allow people on disability benefits, other low income benefits and the State Pension to report a change 'in one place'
The Department for Work and Pensions is developing a new 'digital channel' to allow those on disability benefits , other low income benefits and the State Pension to report changes 'in one place'. However, Minister for Social Security and Disabilities, Sir Stephen Timms, has stated that this work is "not expected to be complete for at least another 12 months" and will not apply to Universal Credit claimants.
He added: "Universal Credit customers can report a hospital stay via a phone call, they can also report it digitally via a journal message on their Universal Credit account or via a third party or supporter if consent has been given." In a written response to Mr O'Brien, the DWP Minister stated that a hospital stay will not affect people on Universal Credit. Sir Stephen said: "Where an adult aged 18 or over is maintained free of charge while undergoing medical or other treatment as an in-patient in a hospital or similar institution funded by the NHS, payment of Personal Independence Payment ceases after 28 days."
When alerting DWP, the necessary information includes your full name, date of birth, National Insurance number, and partner's details if they are also named in your benefit claim. Additionally, when calling on behalf of someone else, your name and contact information should also be provided.
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