Awards and Payment Rates Flashcards

Which of the following claimants would be eligible for the enhanced rate of the Mobility component of PIP?

Answer: Someone who scores 12 or more points across the mobility activities

The enhanced Mobility rate requires scoring 12 or more points across the two PIP mobility activities.

How many points must a claimant score across the daily living activities to qualify for the standard rate Daily Living component?

Answer: 8 points

A score of 8 to 11 points across the daily living activities qualifies a claimant for the standard rate Daily Living component.

A claimant is awarded PIP with a start date of 1 June. They applied on 15 March. From which date are they typically paid?

Answer: From 15 March (date of claim)

PIP is generally paid from the date of the original claim, not the decision date, subject to the qualifying period.

A claimant receives the enhanced Mobility component. They lease a vehicle through the Motability scheme. What happens to their PIP mobility payment?

Answer: The enhanced mobility allowance is paid directly to Motability instead of the claimant

When using the Motability scheme, the enhanced Mobility allowance is assigned directly to Motability to cover the lease.

PIP award decisions can be appealed. What is the first mandatory step before lodging a tribunal appeal?

Answer: Request a mandatory reconsideration from the DWP

Before a tribunal appeal is allowed, the claimant must first request a mandatory reconsideration of the DWP decision.

Which of the following statements about PIP and means-testing is correct?

Answer: PIP is not means-tested and is based solely on disability needs

PIP is a non-means-tested benefit; eligibility is based entirely on functional ability, not income or savings.

What is the minimum age at which a person can make a new claim for PIP?

Answer: 16 years old

People aged 16 and over can make a new PIP claim, replacing Disability Living Allowance for that age group.