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<p>Universal Credit is an income related benefit unlike the disability benefits such
as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which is an extra costs benefits. PIP is not
means–tested, non-contributory and thus paid regardless of any income or savings.
PIP is also tax-free and worth up to £151.40 a week. PIP was not subject to the benefits
freeze and was most recently uprated by 1.7 per cent from 6 April 2020. Following
the Secretary of State’s most recent statutory review of the rates of PIP, it is due
to be uprated again from 12 April 2021, subsequent to the recent approval of the Social
Security Up-rating Order 2021 by both Houses of Parliament.</p><p> </p><p>PIP can
be paid in addition to other financial support that those with a health condition
or disability may be eligible for, such as Employment and Support Allowance, UC (thereby
taking advantage of the UC increase), additional amounts and premiums paid within
the income-related benefits, Carer’s Allowance or financial and practical help from
the NHS or Local Authorities.</p>
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