State pensioners could boost their Department for Work and Pensions income to £1,506 monthly if eligible for a new PIP claim. Figures from the DWP have revealed that there were nearly 3.4 million people across the UK claiming PIP by July 2023 with over 500,000 being state pensioners.
When someone hits the state pension age, they are unable to make a new claim for PIP, ADP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA). But if someone is already one of these benefits once they reach 66, they will continue to receive payments until the award period comes, the DWP says.
As it stands, the full weekly payment rate for the new state pension is £203.85 which means a claimant gets £10,600.20. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability or difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition.
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To apply for PIP, you usually need to have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years and be living in one of these countries when you apply. You might get the daily living part of PIP if you need help with preparing food or eating and drinking or managing your medicines or treatments.
You can also be eligible if you struggle washing and bathing or using the toilet. If you struggle dressing and undressing, reading, managing your money or socialising and being around other people you can also claim. If you struggle talking, listening and understanding you may also be eligible.
You might get the mobility part of PIP if you need help with working out a route and following it, physically moving around or leaving your home. You do not have to have a physical disability to get the mobility part. You might also be eligible if you have difficulty getting around because of a cognitive or mental health condition, like anxiety.
