What is PIP?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people who need daily help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition. We explain what PIP is.
It is a benefit paid to people who are 16 - 66 years old and has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Is PIP affected by the 2025 Welfare Reform Bill?
While a part of the original Welfare Reform Bill included reforms to Personal Independence Payment, this has been temporarily removed until a review can take place. Eligibility rules will remain unchanged until that review is completed. This review will not be published until the end of 2026, and does not guarantee those recommendations will be passed. For more information, you can read our blog on the 20205 Welfare Reform Bill here.
What is Personal Independent Payment?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a non-means-tested benefit, meaning your claim will not be affected by your income, capital or savings.
You can also claim on top of other benefits, including Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit.
PIP can also be paid when you are in or out of work, and because PIP is a non-contributory benefit, you don't have to worry about whether you have paid enough National Insurance (NI) to claim.
However, PIP may affect Constant Attendance Allowance or war pensioners' mobility supplement.
You can claim PIP if you have a mental or physical condition which affects your day-to-day life. This may include the following:
- Speaking to other people
- Shopping and paying bills
- Planning and following journeys
- Preparing food and eating
- Washing and bathing
PIP is made up of two parts known as components, and you may qualify for one or both:
Each PIP component is paid into your bank, building or post office account every four weeks at either a standard or an enhanced rate.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) use a points system at an assessment to see which components you are eligible for and at what rate.
