DWP PIP assessment rules explained as government plans massive benefit cuts | My news from London

The Government is considering significant changes to the Personal Independence Benefit (PIP) system, with the Department for Work and Pensions aiming to future-proof the disability benefits system by moving away from a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Following the Prime Minister’s April speech on social care reforms, a new Green Paper on Modernization Support was published, setting out wide-ranging plans for the social care system. The article suggests changing PIP eligibility criteria to make it “fairer and better targeted”, changing the PIP assessment to better tailor it to a person’s condition, and removing it altogether for those most in need.

It also proposes moving away from the fixed cash benefits system to provide “more tailored support in line with their needs”, potentially including the provision of vouchers for treatment and equipment.

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “It is clear that our disability benefits system is not working as expected, which is why we are determined to reform it to ensure it is sustainable into the future, so we can continue to provide support to those who really need it most.” We need. Today’s Green Paper marks the next chapter of our welfare reforms and is part of our plan to make the benefits system fairer for taxpayers, more responsive to individual needs and harder to exploit by those who try to game the system. ”, reports Birmingham Live.

So what does the current assessment process look like? Let’s take a closer look at the rules determining eligibility for this benefit.

What is PIP?

PIP is the main incapacity benefit for working-age people with a disability or health problem, and is currently claimed by around three million people in the UK. If you find everyday activities such as cooking, bathing or dressing difficult, you may be eligible for the standard PIP daily rate of £72.65 per week or the enhanced rate of £108.55.

There is also a mobility item available which can cost £28.70 or £75.75. This means the maximum weekly payout is £184.30. PIP is paid every four weeks, meaning £737.20 will be credited to a person’s account if they are among the 36 per cent of claimants who receive the highest level of benefit.