Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) payments are set to rise next month after the UK Government confirmed that an increase of 3.1% would be applied to the benefits.
This means someone receiving the highest rates for both the Daily Living and Mobility components of PIP or DLA will see their regular payment rise from £608.60 to £627.60 - an increase of £19.
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PIP is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need extra help to cover the costs of daily living or getting around as a result of a physical or learning disability, long-term illness or mental health condition.
The payment rate changes will come into effect on April 11, 2022.
Here are all the PIP and DLA payment rate changes for 2022 to 2023 and the increased amount.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Daily Living Component
- Enhanced rate: £92.40 (from £89.60)
- Standard rate: £61.85 (from £60.00)
Mobility Component
- Enhanced rate: £64.50 (from £62.55)
- Standard rate: £24.45 (from £23.70)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Care Component
- Highest: £92.40 (from £89.60)
- Middle: £61.85 (from £60.00)
- Lowest: £24.45 (from £23.70)
Mobility component
- Higher: £64.50 (from £62.55)
- Lower: £24.45 (from £23.70)
PIP and DLA are paid every four weeks which means the new rates will see claimants receive between £97.80 and £627.60 each pay period.
The increase is equivalent to between £1,271.40 and £8,158.80 in extra financial support for PIP and DLA claimants during the 2022/23 financial year - based on the weekly increase.
