DWP PIP claimants given five-week warning over planned payment changes

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a five-week warning to Personal Independence Payment claimants about proposed changes that could potentially eliminate cash handouts.

At present, PIP provides a maximum of £737 per month, or £9,580 annually, to eligible claimants. Proposed changes may involve replacing cash with 'vouchers' or implementing a catalogue scheme where disabled individuals can order items from a pre-approved list, reports the Express.

"It is important to point out that these are only proposals at this stage. According to Disability Rights UK, any new PIP reforms would require new primary legislation, and this is not likely until after the general election." The government's green paper consultation says: "PIP was designed to help disabled people and people with long-term health conditions by making a cash contribution towards their extra costs.

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