PIP Knowledge 2

Question 1

How many points must a claimant score on the Daily Living activities to qualify for the standard rate of the Daily Living component?

Accepted Answer

8 points

Answer

A claimant needs 8 to 11 points on Daily Living activities to receive the standard rate of that component.

Question 2

Which government agency is responsible for carrying out PIP assessments in Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Independent assessment providers contracted by DWP

Answer

DWP contracts independent healthcare assessment providers (such as Capita or Atos) to conduct face-to-face or paper-based PIP assessments.

Question 3

Under the PIP rules, what happens to a claimant's award when they reach State Pension age?

Accepted Answer

The award continues but cannot be increased

Answer

Existing PIP claimants can keep their award past State Pension age, but they cannot make a new or additional claim once they reach that age.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the ten daily living activities assessed for PIP?

Accepted Answer

Driving a motor vehicle

Answer

Driving is not an assessed activity; PIP focuses on activities such as preparing food, washing, dressing, and communicating.

Question 5

What is the minimum period a claimant must expect their condition to last before they can qualify for PIP?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

To be eligible for PIP, the claimant must have had their health condition or disability for at least 3 months and expect it to last at least 9 more months (the 'prospective test'), but the total qualifying period is 12 months.

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP Knowledge 2