Disability Benefit Reform FAQ

Will I still get my payments as normal?

Yes, please be assured there will be no immediate changes to your health and disability related benefit payment.

Will my claim be affected?

No, there will be no immediate changes to your health and disability-related claim. If you have made a claim or are getting a health and disability-related benefit you should continue to contact us as usual and provide any information or changes to your circumstances and current needs.

When will the changes to health and disability benefits be made?

We are consulting on our proposed changes to health and disability benefits. The consultation will be open for at least 12 weeks and no changes will be made until we have reviewed all the responses. You are welcome to take part in the consultation at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pathways-to-work-reforming-benefits-and-support-to-get-britain-working-green-paper

Will my benefits change immediately?

No, please be assured there will be no immediate changes to your health and disability related benefit payment.

I’ve submitted a claim but haven’t heard the outcome, will my claim be affected?

No, there will be no immediate changes to your health and disability related claim. If you have made a claim or are getting a health and disability related benefit you should continue to contact us as usual and provide any information or changes to your circumstances and current needs.

When will the changes to health and disability benefits be made?

For more information about the proposed changes to health and disability benefits please see Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper