More people in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will now start moving to the new Adult Disability Payment, according to Social Security Scotland. The devolved benefit provides the same financial support as the DWP for people living in Scotland between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.
People already receiving PIP do not need to apply for Adult Disability Payment as the migration will be automatic. Social Security Scotland said: “We are now able to transfer more people receiving PIP from the Department for Work and Pensions to Adult Disability Payment.
“As with all case transfers, before someone’s award is transferred, they will receive a letter from the DWP and Social Security Scotland to let them know. Usually, they will receive this letter around 13 weeks before they start to get their Adult Disability payment from us.”
