Awards and Payment Rates Flashcards

PIP is paid into a claimant's bank account. How frequently are payments typically made?

Answer: Every four weeks

PIP is normally paid every four weeks directly into the claimant's bank, building society, or credit union account.

Which government department is responsible for paying PIP?

Answer: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

PIP is administered and paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

When a PIP claimant dies, when do payments stop?

Answer: Immediately on the date of death

PIP payments stop on the date of the claimant's death and no bereavement run-on applies.

A claimant is admitted to a care home funded by the local authority. After how many weeks in the care home does the Daily Living component of PIP stop being paid?

Answer: 84 days (12 weeks)

The Daily Living component stops after 28 days in a local-authority-funded care home; the Mobility component continues.

Is PIP counted as taxable income?

Answer: No, PIP is non-taxable

PIP is entirely non-taxable regardless of the rate awarded or the claimant's other income.

A claimant is in hospital as a voluntary patient. After how many days does the Daily Living component of PIP stop?

Answer: 28 days

For voluntary (informal) hospital patients, the Daily Living component stops after 28 days in hospital.

What happens to the Mobility component of PIP while a claimant is a long-term hospital inpatient (over 28 days)?

Answer: It continues to be paid throughout the hospital stay

Unlike Daily Living, the Mobility component of PIP continues to be paid even during a long hospital stay.