PIP Awards and Payment Rates 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Every four weeks

Answer

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

Question 2

Which government department is responsible for paying PIP?

Accepted Answer

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Answer

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

Question 3

When a PIP claimant dies, when do payments stop?

Accepted Answer

Immediately on the date of death

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

84 days (12 weeks)

Answer

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

Question 5

Is PIP counted as taxable income?

Accepted Answer

No, PIP is non-taxable

Answer

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

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP Awards and Payment Rates 3