Special Rules for Terminal Illness
2021-05-17
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Q1
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The question pertains to the government's review of special rules applicable to terminal illnesses.
When she plans to publish her Department's review of the special rules for terminal illness.
The Department is committed to delivering an improved benefits system for claimants who are nearing the end of their lives, and is working across Government to bring forward proposals following the evaluation. I remain committed to implementing the key areas identified as soon as possible.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific timeline or date for publishing the review was not provided.
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Working Across Government
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Q2
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A constituent with incurable mantle cell lymphoma has been refused personal independence payment due to not meeting the terminal illness definition. She is one year off her state pension and cannot claim means-tested benefits due to owning property.
I have a constituent with incurable mantle cell lymphoma who does not meet the definition of terminal illness. She has been refused the personal independence payment, she is one year off her state pension, and because she owns a property that her disabled son lives in, she cannot claim means-tested benefits. She is in a dire financial situation. How much longer will she have to wait for the rules on terminal illness to be changed?
I thank the hon. Member for highlighting this. I do not know all the details, but if she is willing to share them, I would be very happy to look into that specific case. It highlights why we have carried out this vital evaluation, supported by stakeholders. The key three principles of improving awareness, consistency and scrapping the six-month rule remain a priority for our Department.
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Assessment & feedback
The exact timeline or specifics on when rules will change were not given.
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Remain Committed
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