Personal Independence Payment (PIP) (2024)

FAQs

How much is PIP per week? ›

The PIP allowance rate you may be entitled to depends on whether you're eligible for the daily living or the mobility components of the DWP assessment. For the daily living component: The lower rate is £72.65 a week. The higher rate is £108.55 a week.

There's no set list of medical conditions that make you eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in the UK.

PIP provides temporary legal status and can help prevent families from being separated. It has mainly been granted to spouses, children, and parents of U.S. military members in the past, but as of August 19, 2024, undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens are able to apply for this benefit.

Not only can you have PIP and ESA at the same time, but just having an award of PIP can increase the amount of income-related ESA you are entitled to.

PIP is usually paid every 4 weeks. Your decision letter tells you: the date of your first payment. what day of the week you'll usually be paid.

Required period condition

In order to be entitled to PIP , claimants have to satisfy a qualifying period of 3 months and a prospective test of 9 months. These 2 conditions are referred to as the 'required period condition' and help establish that the health condition or disability is likely to be long term.

You do not have to have a physical disability to get the mobility part. You might also be eligible if you have difficulty getting around because of a cognitive or mental health condition, like anxiety.

To get PIP you must find it hard to do everyday tasks or get around because of a physical or mental condition. You must have found these things hard for 3 months and expect them to continue to be hard for another 9 months.

The DWP can refuse your application if it's late, but as long as you applied within 13 months of the date on your decision letter you can still appeal their decision at a tribunal.

What conditions are most likely to be awarded PIP NHS? ›

Psychiatric disorders

With 37% of people receiving PIP having a psychiatric disorder, it is the most common condition people receiving PIP claim for. Psychiatric disorders are mental health conditions that can affect how a person thinks and feels about themselves and/or the world around them.

However, there are limits to how far back payments can be backdated. The maximum period for backdating is usually three months before the date of the claim, so it's essential to apply for PIP as soon as possible after becoming eligible.

PIP insurance does not cover: Bodily injuries to the other driver and their passengers. Injuries in an accident if you are driving for work purposes. Injuries from an accident while you were committing a crime.

PIP is required in Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Utah. It may or may not be subrogatable, as set forth in the chart below.