PIP PIP - Personal Independence Payment and Other Benefits

Question 1

Does receiving PIP count as income when calculating means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit?

Accepted Answer

No, PIP is fully disregarded as income

Answer

Yes, it is counted in full as income

Answer

Only the mobility component is disregarded

Answer

Only standard-rate PIP is disregarded

Question 2

Can a person receive both PIP and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both can be received simultaneously

Answer

No, they are mutually exclusive benefits

Answer

Yes, but only at the standard rate of each

Answer

Only if a GP certifies dual entitlement

Question 3

Which PIP component, at the enhanced rate, automatically qualifies a claimant for the Motability scheme?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced rate Mobility component

Answer

Standard rate Daily Living component

Answer

Enhanced rate Daily Living component

Answer

Standard rate Mobility component

Question 4

Can someone receive both PIP and Attendance Allowance at the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, they cannot be paid simultaneously

Answer

Yes, if they meet the criteria for both

Answer

Yes, but only if aged over 65

Answer

Only if they live in a care home

Question 5

How does receiving the enhanced rate of PIP Daily Living affect legacy benefit entitlements?

Accepted Answer

It can trigger entitlement to the Severe Disability Premium

Answer

It has no effect on legacy benefits

Answer

It disqualifies the claimant from disability premiums

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It replaces all legacy benefit premiums

Question 6

Does PIP receipt exempt a claimant's household from the overall benefit cap?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PIP receipt exempts the household from the benefit cap

Answer

No, PIP claimants are subject to the same cap as everyone else

Answer

Only if receiving the enhanced rate of both components

Answer

Only in areas where the higher London cap applies