These are the new PIP and DLA rates as payments rise this month
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPeople who are receiving benefits will see a rise in PIP and DLA payments as weekly rates change this month. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is benefit provided for over 16s and those under state pension age who need help covering their listing costs due to a physical or learning disability, long-term illness or mental health condition.
Currently, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can provide between £23.70 and £152.15 a week to help with additional costs - usually, this is paid into the claimants bank account every four weeks.
But, an increase of 3.1 per cent has now been confirmed by the government which will apply to the majority of benefits, including PIP and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in the coming week.
It means someone receiving the highest rates for DLA and PIP will see their regular payment rise from £608.60 to £627.60. Read more: Law that's 200 years old could see £1,000 fine issued for car park change mistake The rate changes will come into effect on April 11 - to help you figure out how your benefit may change, we have compiled the PIP and DLA payment rate changes for 2022 to 2023 including the increased amount, the Liverpool Echo reports. Daily Living Component Mobility Component Care Component Mobility component Both PIP and DLA are paid every four weeks into a claimants bank account wich means the new rates will see claimants receive between £97.80 and £627.60 each day period.
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