PIP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield PIP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. If a PIP claimant travels abroad temporarily, for how long can they generally continue to receive PIP without interruption? → 13 weeks
2. Which of the following conditions does NOT automatically qualify a claimant for PIP? → Receiving Carer's Allowance for someone else
3. What form does the DWP send to PIP claimants when their award is due for review? → AR1
4. What is the 'majority of days' rule in PIP scoring? → A descriptor applies if it reflects your experience on more than 50% of days
5. Under PIP, what does 'managing therapy or monitoring a health condition' include? → Therapies and monitoring tasks that must be done at home
6. How many Daily Living activities are assessed during a PIP evaluation? → 10
7. Which company is in charge of managing the Personal Independence Payment? → Work and Pensions Department.
8. Which benefit does the enhanced rate PIP Mobility Component automatically entitle a claimant to lease through? → Motability Scheme
9. Can a third party, such as a family member, apply for PIP under Special Rules on behalf of a terminally ill person without that person's prior knowledge? → Yes, if the claimant is unaware of their prognosis and knowing could cause harm
10. Which of the following is a valid ground for challenging a First-tier Tribunal decision at the Upper Tribunal? → The tribunal made an error of law in reaching its decision
11. Which of the following conditions automatically disqualifies someone from claiming PIP? → Being subject to immigration control with no recourse to public funds
12. When the DWP asks a claimant to complete the PIP2 form ('How your disability affects you'), within how many days must it normally be returned? → 28 days
13. What happens to your PIP payments during the Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) process? → Payments continue at the same rate as before the decision
14. A PIP claimant disagrees with the revised award DWP issues after they reported a change in circumstances. What is the correct first step? → Request a Mandatory Reconsideration
15. What is a PIP 'award review' initiated by the DWP? → A DWP-initiated check to determine whether an existing award remains appropriate
16. Which government department is responsible for administering PIP claims? → Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
17. If you miss the one-month deadline to appeal after receiving an MRN, what can you do? → You can apply for a late appeal if you have good reason for the delay
18. If someone claims PIP under Special Rules for End of Life, how is the Mobility component determined? → It is assessed in the normal way and may or may not be awarded
19. Which of the following best describes how PIP award rates are updated each year? → They rise in line with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) each April
20. What may happen if a PIP claimant fails to report a change that results in receiving more PIP than they are entitled to? → They may be required to repay the overpaid amount
21. A person whose mental health condition affects their ability to plan and follow a journey may score points under which PIP activity? → Planning and following journeys
22. What does the tribunal consider when hearing a PIP appeal? → The law, evidence, and your circumstances at the time of the original decision
23. A claimant scores 4 points on Planning and Following Journeys and 4 points on Moving Around. What is their total Mobility Component score? → 4 points — only the highest descriptor applies
24. If a PIP claimant's needs increase significantly due to their condition worsening, what action should they take? → Report the change to DWP, who may reassess their award
25. Can you cook for yourself and eat on your own? → No, I need help or accommodations.
26. A claimant scores 4 points on the Mobility Component. Which payment rate do they receive? → Standard rate Mobility Component
27. PIP Mobility descriptors require that activities be completed 'safely.' What does 'safely' mean in this context? → In a manner unlikely to cause significant harm to the claimant or another person
28. When a PIP review concludes with no change to the award, what is the outcome for the claimant? → The award is maintained at the same rate until the next review period
29. A claimant's condition worsens substantially after their PIP award is made. What should they do? → Contact the DWP to report the change in circumstances, which may trigger a reassessment
30. Which of the following scoring outcomes qualifies a claimant for BOTH the enhanced Daily Living AND enhanced Mobility rates? → 12 Daily Living points and 12 Mobility points