PIP Awards and Payment Rates 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Someone who scores 12 or more points across the mobility activities

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

8 points

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

From 15 March (date of claim)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Request a mandatory reconsideration from the DWP

Answer

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

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test