PIP Decision: What Happens Next?

Once you have completed your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment, the next stage of your claim is for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to make a decision on whether you qualify for PIP.

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Your PIP Decision Letter

You will receive a decision letter from the DWP decision-maker managing your claim. This letter will confirm whether or not you have been awarded PIP and will explain:

• Whether you qualify for PIP
• Which components you have been awarded (Daily Living and/or Mobility)
• How many points you scored for each activity

PIP is a points-based benefit, and the number of points you score determines whether you receive an award and at what rate.

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How PIP Points Work

To qualify for PIP, you must score points in one or both of the following components:

• Daily Living
• Mobility

Standard Rate

• You must score at least 8 points in Daily Living and/or Mobility.
• If you score 8 points in both components, you will receive the standard rate for both.

Enhanced Rate

• You must score at least 12 points in Daily Living and/or Mobility.
• If you score 12 points in both components, you will receive the enhanced rate for both.

Your decision letter will clearly explain how the DWP reached their decision and how your points were calculated.

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Backdated Payments

If you are awarded PIP, you will receive any money owed to you (arrears) backdated to the date of your initial claim.

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How often is PIP paid?

PIP is usually paid:

• Every four weeks, directly into your bank, building society, or Post Office account
• Weekly, if you are living with a terminal illness

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If You Are Not Awarded PIP

If your claim is refused, or you believe the decision is incorrect, you have the right to challenge it by requesting a Mandatory Reconsideration.

A Mandatory Reconsideration is when:

• A different DWP decision-maker reviews your claim again
• The original decision may stay the same, be increased, reduced, or removed

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Need Help?

We can provide practical support and advice with submitting a Mandatory Reconsideration and understanding your options.

Contact Us for further information and support as this is a specialised area of advice.