The Government confirmed the majority of benefit payment rates would be raised in April by 6.7 percent.
Those receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set for a payment boost next year.
Those receiving the lowest weekly rates will see their payments breach £100 for the first time.
The exact amount the payments will rise by will depend on whether people qualify for extra elements as well as their financial circumstances.
As the cost of living crisis continues, Britons are urged to check what benefits they may be entitled to so they can claim extra cash.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to help with extra living costs for those who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability.
The amount of PIP a person receives depends on the type of condition they have and how much the DWP thinks it impacts their ability to do things.
There are two main parts to PIP: the daily living element which helps with everyday tasks, and the mobility part for those who need help getting around.
Whether a person receives one or both parts and how much they get depends on how difficult they find everyday tasks and getting around.
Current rates:
Daily living tasks
- Standard rate – £68.10 a week
- Enhanced rate – £101.75 a week.
Mobility tasks
- Standard rate – £26.90 a week.
- Enhanced rate – £71 a week.
Rates from April 2024:
Daily living tasks
- Standard rate – £72.65 a week.
- Enhanced rate – £108.55 a week.
Mobility tasks
- Standard rate – £28.70 a week.
- Enhanced rate – ££75.75 a week.
So those receiving the higher weekly rate for both the daily living part and mobility part will see their PIP payments rise by £11.55 a week or £602.25 a year from April.
And those receiving the lower weekly rate for both the daily living part and mobility part will see their PIP payments rise by £12.60 a week or £657 a year from April.
Individuals can get PIP if all of the following apply:
- A person is 16 or over
- They have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
- They have difficulty doing certain tasks or getting around
- They expect the difficulties to last for at least 12 months from when they started.
Difficulties with daily living can include:
- Preparing or eating food
- Washing, bathing and using the toilet
- Dressing and undressing
- Reading and communicating
- Managing your medicines or treatments
- Making decisions about money
- Engaging with other people
For those who have not received PIP before, they must be under state pension age.
For more information, people can visit the Government website.
