When Anne was alive she was getting the higher rate of disability allowance (!Now known as PIPS) as her cancer was terminal. Just after two months following her passing I get a letter saying an over payment had been made following her death and I was requested to pay it back. My mind went numb. Anxiety set in. And I felt deeply hurt at such a sensinsitive time. All for a paltry £86 +. There were various methods to reimburse the money but I decided to write a cheque. It took three writen cheques before I eventually wrote the final one correctly. Even then as I sealed the prepaid envelope up I had doubts so I slit it open to see it again. It was OK, I then had to reseal it with celotape before posting. My head was in a spin. Now I've received yet another letter this time from the state pensions scheme saying they had overpaid Anne's pension and wanted something like £300+ repaid. I cant even bring myself to look at the letter again to see the correct amount. Im having to ignore it. I'm not going through that pain again. My emotions are still raw. Think how much money both these organisations are saving since Anne's death with no further payments yet they still want their final pound of flesh. All government departments plus banks and building societies relating to Anne had been informed through a scheme called ' Tell All.' arranged through the registra of births and deaths when Anne's death was registered. So how come this distressing situation has arisen? And both organisations are denying any blame for this situation. It was just an error!
Love and Light
Geoff
Sorry to hear this Geoff, we have been dealing with this with regards to my wife’s mum (not cancer related)
You may have to deal with this sooner than later as the ‘system’ will just add on penalties for non payment.
Do use the Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 this free service covers Financial Support mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
They will be able to advise you with regards to penalties that can be added.
