doesn't state when she has to apply again. Does anyone know if she will have to re-apply in the future or will she gets this until her condition improves?
2007-10-11 02:17:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
yeah i think its re assessed every 12 months.. like all benefits
2007-10-11 02:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by confused 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the disability if its life long they will just keep letting your mum know how much her allowance will be as it goes up annually and they will ask if your circumstances change you must inform them this can be done either by post or telephone.
Now if your mum is only suffering from a temporary disability then she could have to be assessed every six months,they will inform you. My daughter is 16 and has Down's Syndrome she was assessed as a baby then when she was 5 and again when she was 13.
There are 3 levels of allowance High, Moderate and Low so they could just change the amount that they pay your mum it really does depend on how much she can't do.
Does she have a carer because they are entitled to an allowance for looking after her this does depend on the amount of income that person has you should look into it, you could be classed as her carer you don't have to be living with her. Hope you find this helpful.
2007-10-11 09:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by mumma claw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the condition she has applied for it under, if the condition has been signed off by a Doctor or hospital specialist stating that it is long term and /or permanent it may be that she has a long term entitlement.
This will still be reviewed at various stages, as the DWP has to check that your mother is still living at the address given, and that there is no change in her condition, this is done normally by simple sign and return letter.
An award of DLA is a gateway benefit, and as such can allow the person claiming it to apply for other things, such as free or reduced travel costs and extended housing benefit, to check what else your mother will be able to claim get an appointment with a benefits specialist, the Citizen's Advice Bureau often have excellent people who do this.
2007-10-11 09:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by Mike B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the letter should say how long its been awarded for usually 18 months or 3 years at first .About 6 months before the claim runs out she `ll get a new claim form to asses her condition if there`s no hope for improvement she`ll eventually get one that's awarded for life.
The letter should have an enquiries number on it at the top ,
my best advice would be ring them but they get busy so you might need to be patient
2007-10-11 10:20:39 · answer #4 · answered by keny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on her condition/Disability the DLA will be reasessed every 12 months and will be asked to attend an assesment or a doc will visit, or have to provide sick notes from her GP.
If her condition is long term this will stop and she will only need to prove her condition for invalidity benefit.
2007-10-11 09:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by Roggles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if she was notified by letter then she doesn't have to do anything just wait for the check or next letter with instructions in the mail. An evaluation will follow usually about every 6-9 months. They will have you go to one of their doctors to have you evaluated.
2007-10-11 09:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by jpoveda2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As part of the DLA scheme she will need to re-apply again so they can asses if her condition has improved.
2007-10-11 09:30:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe she will continue to get it until the state decides she is no longer eligible, they do this by having her reassessed by means of a medical every so often.
I'm sure someone else will have a more accurate answer for you but hope this helps in the mean time.
2007-10-11 09:22:52 · answer #8 · answered by JULES B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what country you are in, USA, England???
In USA the government asks you to have a physical to prove if you are still disabled or not. They will send you to one of their own docs, or will take a report sometimes from your own doc. Best you go to your own doc who knows you.
Someone who sees you only for a few minutes may not see any disability.
2007-10-11 09:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by sweetstlouiswoman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it just depends on her condition some people are awarded for life and some people have to re-apply when the DWP want you to some cases it,s five years sometimes it yearly
2007-10-11 09:30:05 · answer #10 · answered by oG33MANo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You usually have to apply again but they will inform you. If you are unsure just give them a ring and they`ll tell you...
2007-10-11 09:20:33 · answer #11 · answered by McCanns are guilty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋