DWP PIP payments worth up to £737 per month - guide to claiming money | Personal Finance

New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that at the end of July, 3.6 million people in Scotland, England and Wales were receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

The latest figures provide vital information for people with a long-term illness, disability or mental or physical health condition who are considering making a new claim for the additional financial support, which ranges from £28.70 to £184.30 per week. It is worth noting that 37% of all eligible PIP claimants receive the increased payment rates for the daily living and mobility components.

It is also important to note that new PIP applications are processed from the time of application to the award decision letter within 15 weeks. This means that people who make a new application this month could receive a response before the end of the year, although more complex cases may require a longer processing time, the Daily Record reports.

Who might be eligible for PIP?

To be eligible for PIP, you must have a health condition or disability that requires you to:

have had difficulty in daily life or in getting around (or both) for the past 3 months
expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months

You must usually have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be present in the country at the time of your application.

In addition to what we’ve described above, if you receive or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP.

prepare, cook or eat food
manage your medications
to wash, bathe or go to the toilet
dressing and undressing
engage and communicate with other people
read and understand written information
making decisions about money
plan a trip or follow a route

The DWP will assess how much difficulty you have with daily living and mobility tasks. For each task, they will look at:

if you can do it safely
how long does it take you
how often your condition affects this activity
whether you need help to do it, a person or additional equipment

How is PIP paid?

PIP is usually paid every four weeks, unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.

What are the PIP payment rates?

You will need an assessment to determine the level of financial support you will receive and your rate will be reviewed regularly to ensure you are getting the right support.

The PIP is composed of two elements:

Whether you receive one or both of these benefits and the amount of these benefits depends on the severity of your condition. You will receive the following amounts per week depending on your situation:

Daily life

Standard fare: £72.65
Premium rate: £108.55

Mobility

Standard fare: £28.70
Premium rate: £715.75

How you are assessed for PIP assistance

You will be assessed by an independent health professional to help the DWP determine what level of financial support, if any, you need for PIP.

Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments. It is important to know that the healthcare professional and the DWP will determine which type of assessment is best suited to each claimant.

How to apply for PIP?

You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP. You can find all the information you need to make your claim on the GOV.UK website here. Before you call, you will need:

your contact details
your date of birth
your social security number – this is on letters about taxes, pensions and social benefits
your bank or building society account number and your sort code
the name, address and telephone number of your doctor or health care provider
dates and addresses of all stays you have spent abroad, in a retirement home or in hospital

The PIP evaluation process.

An independent health professional will assess you to help the DWP determine what level of financial support, if any, you need for PIP.

Health benefits consultations are offered face to face, by video call, by telephone and by paper assessments. It is important to note that the health professional and the DWP decide which type of assessment is most suitable for each claimant.

How to apply for PIP?

To make a new application, contact the DWP. All the information you need to make an application is available on the GOV website.

UK website here. Before calling, please make sure you have:

your contact details.

your date of birth.

your social security number – you will find this on letters regarding taxes, pensions and social benefits.

your bank or building society account number and your sort code.

the name, address and telephone number of your doctor or health care provider.

dates and addresses of all stays you have spent abroad, in a retirement home or hospital.