Personal Independence Payment to replace Disability Living Allowance

New benefit available to help people with disabilities live independently

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a new benefit that will replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged 16 to 64. PIP will be paid to people who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability that affects their ability to carry out everyday tasks.

To be eligible for PIP, people must have a condition that is likely to last for at least 12 months and must have difficulty with certain daily activities, such as getting dressed, bathing, or cooking. The amount of PIP that people receive will depend on the severity of their condition and how it affects their ability to live independently.

PIP is a tax-free benefit and will be paid at two different rates: a daily living component and a mobility component. The daily living component is for people who have difficulty with everyday activities, such as getting dressed, bathing, or cooking. The mobility component is for people who have difficulty getting around.

People who are currently claiming DLA will be automatically transferred to PIP. New claims for PIP can be made from April 2013. For more information about PIP, visit the Department for Work and Pensions website.

What is the difference between PIP and DLA?

PIP is a new benefit that replaces DLA for people aged 16 to 64. The main difference between PIP and DLA is that PIP is based on a person's ability to carry out everyday tasks, rather than on their diagnosis.

This means that people with the same condition may receive different amounts of PIP, depending on how their condition affects their ability to live independently.

Who is eligible for PIP?

To be eligible for PIP, people must be aged 16 to 64 and have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability that affects their ability to carry out everyday tasks.

People who are currently claiming DLA will be automatically transferred to PIP. New claims for PIP can be made from April 2013.

How much is PIP?

The amount of PIP that people receive will depend on the severity of their condition and how it affects their ability to live independently.

PIP is paid at two different rates: a daily living component and a mobility component. The daily living component is for people who have difficulty with everyday activities, such as getting dressed, bathing, or cooking. The mobility component is for people who have difficulty getting around.

How do I claim PIP?

People who are currently claiming DLA will be automatically transferred to PIP. New claims for PIP can be made from April 2013.

To claim PIP, people will need to fill out a claim form and provide evidence of their condition.

Conclusion

PIP is a new benefit that will replace DLA for people aged 16 to 64. PIP is based on a person's ability to carry out everyday tasks, rather than on their diagnosis.

The amount of PIP that people receive will depend on the severity of their condition and how it affects their ability to live independently.

People who are currently claiming DLA will be automatically transferred to PIP. New claims for PIP can be made from April 2013.