PIP is a Social Security benefit that was introduced on 8th April 2023 and is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions.
PIP is not means-tested, which means is not affected by any money or capital (such as savings or property you don’t live in) that you might have.
PIP is a non-contributory benefit, which means you don’t have to have paid a certain about of National Insurance contributions to apply for it.
When PIP was introduced, it replaced a benefit called Disability Living Allowance (DLA) as the disability benefit for working age claimants. This means that adults of working age could no longer make new claims for DLA after 8th April 2013 and would instead need to claim PIP.
PIP has two components: a daily living component and a mobility component. There are two rates of each component – a standard rate and an enhanced rate.
Eligibility for PIP is based on a points system and you have to score a certain number of points to qualify. Most people making a claim for PIP will have a medical assessment as part of the process of deciding if they will be awarded PIP.
