The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said that the rates of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will go up for the fiscal year 2024–2025. From April 8, 2024, PIP rates will go up by 6.7%. This is because of new laws that say PIP rates must at least keep up with the rate of inflation every year.
PIP is a benefit that helps people who have long-term illnesses or disabilities that make it hard for them to do daily chores or move around pay for extra costs that come up because of those conditions. Notably, PIP is not means-tested, which means it is not based on how much money the user has saved or earned, and it can be claimed along with other benefits, like Universal Credit.
DWP PIP Payments Raise Implement
Starting April 8, 2024, the following amounts will be added to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates:
- Standard: £72.65 per week (up from £68.10)
- Enhanced: £108.55 per week (up from £101.75)
- Standard: £28.70 per week (up from £26.90)
- Enhanced: £75.75 per week (up from £71.00)
| PIP Component | Weekly Payment | Monthly Payment (every four weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Daily Living Only | £72.65 | £290.60 |
| Enhanced Daily Living Only | £108.55 | £434.20 |
| Standard Mobility Only | £28.70 | £114.80 |
| Enhanced Mobility Only | £75.75 | £303.00 |
| Standard Daily Living + Standard Mobility | £101.35 | £405.40 |
| Standard Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility | £148.40 | £593.60 |
| Enhanced Daily Living + Standard Mobility | £137.25 | £549.00 |
| Enhanced Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility | £184.30 | £737.20 |
PIP Payments Eligibility Criteria
In order to be qualified for PIP, a person must meet the following requirements:
Age: They must be between 16 and the age of retirement for the state pension.
Long-term Health Condition or Disability: They must have a long-term health condition or disability that has made it hard for them to do daily tasks or move around for at least three months and is expected to last for at least nine months.
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Living in the UK: They must have lived there for at least two of the last three years and at least one day in the current tax year.
Sufficient Entitlement Period: People who want to get PIP must have a sufficient entitlement period, which is usually 12 months or more, but there are some exceptions.
Impact of the Payment Increase
- Recipients will get much-needed cash help, which will help them pay for things like transportation and daily living.
- Higher payments will improve people’s quality of life by giving them access to more tools and support services.
- The rise will help recipients and their families with their finances, which will make it easier to handle the costs that come with having a disability.
- People who get help can get the medical care, medicines, and treatments they need if they have more money.
- Higher payouts might motivate people to work harder or go to school.
- The rise could lower the number of disabled people living in poverty and help them become more involved in society.
- Knowing they have enough money can help people feel less stressed and anxious, which is good for their mental health.