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cozzycoz
#1 Posted : Thursday, January 20, 2011 11:36:46 AM Quote
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Hi everyone,

I recieved a renewal for dla in the post a fornight ago, needless to say it filled me with dread and horror as its only been just over a year since filling last one, Iv done the best I can but after starting Humira things have got a little easier which is good ,dont get me wrong, but I was awarded the higher mobility and got a car which has a 3 year contract on it , so now im not sure if I will get higher maybe lower as still my knees or ankles can give way when walking , but leaves me with the dilema and worry what will happen as the car has been a real lifeline for us it takes alot of worry out of travel, anyway im about to send the forms off so will see what the outcome will be!!

corinne xx
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Rose-B
#2 Posted : Thursday, January 20, 2011 10:43:35 PM Quote
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Hello Corinne

Gosh a bit of a worry for you i.m sure. Sorry I cannot help you as I
am only awarded the lower rate. Hopefully Rich may know

Best wishes


Rose
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RichC
#3 Posted : Friday, January 21, 2011 5:50:06 AM Quote
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Hi corinne,

Great that you are more mobile .
Unfortunately , if your car is under "Motability " and your high rate mobility was used to pay the lease on the car..then it will be dependant on you receiving the "High Rate ".

I am presuming you have a three year lease through Motability ..if so in their hire handbook it states...

Quote:
Expired or Stopped Allowances
To lease a car through Motability you need a minimum of 12
months remaining of the Higher Rate Mobility Component
(HRMC) of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or the War
Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS). If your allowance
is due to expire during your agreement, you will need to liaise
directly with the Department for Works & Pensions (DWP)
or Service Personnel & Veteran’s Agency (SPVA) to ensure the
allowance is successfully renewed within the correct timescales.
If the DWP or SPVA decide you are no longer eligible for the
award, or if the allowance is not renewed in time and a new
claim needs to be made, Motability Operations will organise
collection of the vehicle.
If your allowance is stopped during the course of your
agreement, Motability Operations will organise collection of
the vehicle.


So if you only qualify for the Lower rate ..then be prepared for this event.. all you can do is wait for the award and then discuss options with Motability .
Sorry it does not look like good news .
Let us know how you got on .
Rich
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
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cozzycoz
#4 Posted : Friday, April 01, 2011 9:41:51 AM Quote
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Hi Thanks for all the info Rich, Im glad to say that I have been awarded the higher rate mobility for another 2 years, such a relief my doctor was v supportive which is so good and took alot of stress away, I still continue to have good and bad days, but the Humira has made a difference, only they want to lower my mtx now which is a worry!!! oh well will have to wait and see what happens, just hope they dont change the DLA !!!

corinne xx
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RichC
#5 Posted : Friday, April 01, 2011 9:51:44 AM Quote
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Yayyy Corinne ,
That must be a weight off of your mind ..
My Mum and dad had a motability car , due to her illness ,.. she died early December 2009, and Motability wanted the car back within a week of her death.
My Dad was 75 at the time , and after much negotiation he was able to keep it til after that xmas which gave him time to buy another vehicle.. Nothing is easy :(
Glad the Humira is making a difference and remember that you are the patient and should have choice of which direction to take , based on recommendation.


Rich X :)
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