Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants could see a significant increase in their payments if there has been a change in their condition. This is due to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) method of calculating payments, which are generally based on daily living and mobility component rates.
As such, successful claims can range from £28.70 to £184.30 every four weeks (equating to £114.80 and £737). Moreover, an individual could be awarded the highest rate of both components and receive the maximum £737.20 each pay period, or the standard rate of both, amounting to £405.40.
However, many who are not receiving the maximum PIP award may not realise that if their condition has changed and they require more support, they could potentially increase their monthly payments by as much as £622.40, according to the Daily Record. It’s important to note that this estimate is based on someone currently receiving the standard mobility component rate of £28.70 per week (£114.80 per pay period), who then reports a change in their situation, undergoes a review, and is granted the enhanced rate of both daily living and mobility components (£737.20).
In another scenario, an individual currently receiving the standard rate of both components (£405.40 per 4-week pay period) who reports a change and is granted the enhanced rate of both daily living and mobility components (£737.20) would receive an additional £331.80 per month.
PIP payment rates stand as follows, with weekly sums varying according to individual circumstances:
Daily living
- Standard rate: £72.65
- Enhanced rate: £108.55
Mobility
- Standard rate: £28.70
- Enhanced rate: £75.75
If there’s a shift in personal conditions, it’s vital to report this to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which might adjust your Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The DWP clarifies in the 2024 PIP Handbook: “As the assessment principles consider the impact of a claimant’s condition on their ability to live independently and not the condition itself, claimants with the same condition may get different outcomes. The outcome is based on an independent assessment and all available evidence.”
Altering circumstances could sway your PIP – it could rise, fall, continue unchanged, or even cease. Official guidance insists you must inform the PIP centre if:
- The severity of your condition has increased and you’re not expected to survive past the next year.
- A health specialist indicates that the duration of your condition may be shorter or longer than formerly communicated.
- You require altered levels of support with daily living and mobility undertakings.
To announce changes, ring the ‘PIP enquiry line’ at 0800 121 4433, operational between 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. Detailed instructions for updating your PIP status can be found on GOV.UK here.
