More than 2,300 people are receiving PIP payments for the daily living component while living overseas. New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now more than 3.5 million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including nearly 173,000 living in Scotland who have still to be transferred to Adult Disability Payment (ADP).
However, the latest data also indicates that at the end of April there were 2,305 people living abroad claiming the disability benefit. It’s important to be aware that anyone claiming PIP overseas is only eligible for the daily living component , which is worth either £72.65 (standard rate) or £108.
55 (enhanced rate) each week - some £290.60 or £434.20 every four-week payment period.
People working or living abroad may be able to make a new claim for the non-means tested benefit, but they must meet specific eligibility criteria, which can be found on GOV.UK here. The following number of claimants are receiving PIP payments of up to £434.
20 each month for these health conditions: You can claim the following benefits if you’re going abroad for up to 13 weeks, or 26 weeks if it’s for medical treatment: You or a family member may be able to claim benefits if you: If you are eligible then you may be able to claim: You do not need to have claimed in the UK before you moved, but you must: The guidance also states that if you currently claim PIP or DLA for adults and want to claim ADP inst.
