If you get PIP you may be entitled to extra money on top of your existing benefits, a reduction in your council tax or road tax bills and discounts on travel.
You’ll need your PIP award letter before you can apply for this extra help. This award letter is sometimes called a PIP award notice. It’s sent to you when the DWP has made a decision on your PIP claim.
Cost of Living Payments
The government gave people getting PIP a £150 Cost of Living Payment between 20 June and 4 July 2023.
To get this payment you must have either:
If you think you should have received a Cost of Living Payment, you can report a missing payment on GOV.UK.
Benefit top-ups
You may get a top-up (called a premium) on the following benefits if you get PIP:
How to apply
Contact the office in charge of your benefits, tell them you’re getting PIP and ask them what other help this entitles you to. You may need to send them a copy of your PIP award letter. They can also tell you how much extra you’ll get.
Council tax discounts
If you get either the daily living or mobility component of PIP, you may get money off your council tax bill.
It’s hard to say exactly how much you’ll get off because it depends on things like the component and rate of PIP you’re getting. However, your council will be able to tell you.
How to apply
To get your discount, contact your local council and tell them you’re getting PIP. You may need to send them a copy of your PIP award letter.
If you claim PIP for a child
If your child is getting PIP, is aged between 16 and 20 and is still in education or training, your Housing Benefit may increase.
You may also get money off your council tax bill. Your council will be able to tell you if you do.
How to apply
To check if you can get this help, contact the office in charge of your Housing Benefit and your local council and tell them your child is getting PIP. They’ll also be able to tell you how much the increase or discount will be.
Travel support
When you get your PIP award letter, you can apply for a:
You may also:
Check you’re claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to
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FAQs
If you get PIP you may be entitled to extra money on top of your existing benefits, a reduction in your council tax or road tax bills and discounts on travel. You'll need your PIP award letter before you can apply for this extra help.
What else am I entitled to if I claim PIP? ›
If you or your partner is getting PIP, you can get a disability premium included in your Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or Housing Benefit. If you are already getting full Housing Benefit, you will not get any more even if you qualify for a premium.
What does enhanced PIP entitle you to? ›
If you or your partner is getting the enhanced rate of the daily living component of PIP, you can get an enhanced disability premium included in your Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Housing Benefit.
What freebies can you get with PIP? ›
What PIP freebies, discounts and concessions are there?
- Blue badge.
- Capped water bills.
- Council Tax discounts.
- Disability premium.
- Disabled Facilities Grant.
- Discounted days out.
- Purpl disabled discount programme.
- Free prescriptions.
What can the money be used for? PIP helps meet the extra costs associated with living with a disability or a long term health condition, including: higher heating bills. special diets, clothing or equipment.
What conditions automatically entitle you to PIP? ›
You can get Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) if all of the following apply to you:
- you're 16 or over.
- you have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability.
- you have difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around.
PIP is a benefit to help with the extra costs disabled people face in life, whether they're in work or not. The PIP assessment is not meant to assess someone's capability to work. It's to capture the extra costs disabled people face in life.
Can you get extra money for PIP? ›
You may get a top-up (called a premium) on the following benefits if you get PIP: Housing Benefit. Jobseeker's Allowance. Income Support.
What's the highest PIP payment? ›
It means you can claim up to a maximum of £184.30 a week – if you receive both the daily living and mobility parts of PIP at the higher rate. PIP allowance is usually paid every four weeks, and is not subject to tax.
Can you get a free gym membership on PIP? ›
People who receive medium or high PIP payments for disabilities are entitled to free gym and swim. Free gym/swim for full time carers when accompanying a cared for member. People living with Parkinson's can enjoy free membership, as can their carers to provide support if needed.
On 8th April 2024, PIP rates rose by 6.7% in-line with inflation and the triple lock, to help households cope with rising living costs. As a result of these increases to PIP rates, PIP payments now range from a minimum of £28.70 to a maximum of £184.30 a week.
What free stuff can I get on dla? ›
DLA and other financial help
- Carer's Allowance. ...
- Extra tax credits or Universal Credit payments. ...
- Income Support. ...
- Help with rent and council tax. ...
- Exemption from the 'benefit cap' ...
- Help with transport and getting around. ...
- Free early education for two-year-olds in England.
If you're a carer with an illness or disability, you can claim PIP for yourself and it won't affect any Carer's Allowance you're receiving. You can't make a new claim for PIP once you've reached State Pension age. (However, if you're already claiming it, you can continue to receive it.)
What will PIP pay for? ›
Personal injury protection (PIP), also known as no-fault insurance, covers medical expenses and lost wages for you and your passengers if you're injured in an accident. PIP coverage protects you regardless of who's at fault.
What should I spend my disability money on? ›
Your payee receives your payments on your behalf and must use the money to pay for your current needs, which include:
- housing and utilities;
- food;
- medical and dental expenses;
- personal care items;
- clothing; and.
- rehabilitation expenses (if you're disabled).
Claiming PIP under special rules means:
- you do not need to have had daily living or mobility problems for the last 3 months.
- you do not need to have a face-to-face consultation.
- your claim will be dealt with quickly.
- you get the daily living component at the enhanced rate straight away.
- the money is paid weekly.
There are 2 parts to PIP : a daily living part - if you need help with everyday tasks. a mobility part - if you need help with getting around.
What are the list of disabilities for PIP? ›
Neurological disorders
- Motor neurone disease.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Epilepsy.
- Parkinson's disease.
- Alzheimer's.
- Narcolepsy.
If you are getting the standard rate of the mobility component, you can get a 50% discount off your Vehicle Tax. The discount has to be for a vehicle that is used by or for you.
Can I get severe disability premium on PIP? ›
Severe disability premium
You must get the disability premium or income-related ESA , and one of the following qualifying benefits: PIP daily living component. AFIP. DLA care component at the middle or highest rate.
