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PIP and DLA payments will rise next month - here are the new weekly rates
03.03.2022 - 07:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need extra help to cover the costs of daily living or getting around as a result of a physical or learning disability, long-term illness or mental health condition.
At the moment, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could give you between £23.70 and £152.15 per week to help with these additional costs which is usually paid into your bank account every four weeks.
However, the UK Government confirmed that an increase of 3.1% will be applied to all benefits, including PIP and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) from April.
This means someone receiving the highest rates for both the Daily Living and Mobility components of PIP or DLA will see their regular payment rise from £608.60 to £627.60 - an increase of £19.
The payment rate changes will come into effect on April 11, 2022.
Here are all the PIP and DLA payment rate changes for 2022 to 2023 and the increased amount.
Daily Living Component
Mobility Component
Care Component
Mobility component
PIP and DLA are paid every four weeks which means the new rates will see claimants receive between £97.80 and £627.60 each pay period.
The increase is equivalent to between £1,271.40 and £8,158.80 in extra financial support for PIP and DLA claimants during the 2022/23 financial year. - based on the weekly increase.
Here is a brief overview of the additional benefits, reductions and discounts PIP claimants may also be able to claim. Full details are available on GOV.UK here.
You may get a top-up, called a premium, on the following benefits if you receive PIP:
Housing Benefit
Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income Support
Working Tax Credit
Employment and Support Allowance - only if you get the PIP
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