PIP Special Rules for End of Life 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What replaced the DS1500 form when supporting a PIP Special Rules for End of Life claim?
- The SR1 form (Correct answer)
- The BF220 form
- The AA210 form
- The DS2000 form
Correct answer: The SR1 form
The SR1 form replaced the DS1500 in April 2023 and is used by healthcare professionals to support Special Rules claims.
Question 2: Under Special Rules for End of Life, which PIP component is automatically awarded at the enhanced rate?
- Daily Living component (Correct answer)
- Mobility component
- Both Daily Living and Mobility
- Neither; both require assessment
Correct answer: Daily Living component
Claimants under Special Rules automatically receive the enhanced rate of the Daily Living component without a face-to-face assessment.
Question 3: Under the Special Rules for End of Life, who can complete and submit the SR1 form on behalf of a patient?
- A registered healthcare professional such as a GP or hospital consultant (Correct answer)
- Only the patient themselves
- Any family member
- A social worker without medical training
Correct answer: A registered healthcare professional such as a GP or hospital consultant
A registered healthcare professional — such as a GP, hospital doctor, or specialist nurse — must complete the SR1 form.
Question 4: If someone claims PIP under Special Rules for End of Life, how is the Mobility component determined?
- It is assessed in the normal way and may or may not be awarded (Correct answer)
- It is automatically given at the enhanced rate
- It is automatically given at the standard rate
- Mobility is not available under Special Rules
Correct answer: It is assessed in the normal way and may or may not be awarded
The Mobility component is still subject to normal assessment under Special Rules and is not automatically awarded.
Question 5: Which term replaced 'Special Rules for Terminal Illness' (SRTI) when the rules were updated in April 2023?
- Special Rules for End of Life (SREL) (Correct answer)
- Special Rules for Serious Illness (SRSI)
- Special Rules for Advanced Illness (SRAI)
- Special Rules for Life-Limiting Conditions (SRLLC)
Correct answer: Special Rules for End of Life (SREL)
In April 2023, SRTI was renamed to Special Rules for End of Life (SREL) to reflect the updated 12-month prognosis threshold.
Question 6: Can a third party, such as a family member, apply for PIP under Special Rules on behalf of a terminally ill person without that person's prior knowledge?
- Yes, if the claimant is unaware of their prognosis and knowing could cause harm (Correct answer)
- No, the claimant must always consent and apply themselves
- Yes, but only with a court order
- No, only a healthcare professional can apply
Correct answer: Yes, if the claimant is unaware of their prognosis and knowing could cause harm
A third party can apply without the person's knowledge if disclosure of the terminal prognosis could cause distress or harm.
Question 7: Under PIP Special Rules for End of Life, is a face-to-face assessment normally required?
- No, claims are decided without a face-to-face assessment (Correct answer)
- Yes, a short face-to-face assessment is still required
- Only if the claimant requests one
- Yes, but it can be conducted by video call
Correct answer: No, claims are decided without a face-to-face assessment
One of the key benefits of Special Rules is that claimants do not have to attend a face-to-face assessment.
PIP Special Rules for End of Life 2
What replaced the DS1500 form when supporting a PIP Special Rules for End of Life claim?