PIP Eligibility Criteria 3

Question 1

How many Daily Living activities are assessed during a PIP evaluation?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

There are 10 Daily Living activities assessed, covering tasks such as preparing food, washing, dressing, communicating, and managing therapy.

Question 2

How many Mobility activities are assessed during a PIP evaluation?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Only two Mobility activities are assessed: planning and following a journey, and moving around.

Question 3

How many points must a claimant score in the Daily Living activities to receive the STANDARD rate?

Accepted Answer

8 to 11

Answer

Scoring 8 to 11 points across the 10 Daily Living activities awards the standard rate Daily Living component.

Question 4

A claimant scores 12 points in the Mobility activities. Which award do they receive?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced rate Mobility

Answer

Scoring 12 or more points in the Mobility activities results in the enhanced rate Mobility component.

Question 5

A claimant can only perform an activity 'reliably' for PIP purposes if they can do it in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly, and in a reasonable time

Answer

The legal test requires that an activity is completed safely, to an acceptable standard, as often as needed, and within a reasonable time period.

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test