Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 September 2019. It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Personal Independence Payment: Motability Scheme
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what financial support her Department provides to claimants of personal independence payments who have had their motability car removed pending appeal and who need to travel to hospital appointments.
- Answer
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Motability allow eligible claimants who joined the Scheme before 2014 to opt to extend their lease for 26 weeks after the DLA payments end (or until a decision on their appeal is heard) and receive a smaller lump sum payment.
The NHS are responsible for considering costs relating to travel for hospital appointments under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. This is for people in receipt of a qualifying benefit or who have a low income.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 290680
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Appeals Motability scheme Personal independence payment
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