What effect do IPI payments have on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) entitlement?

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to provide financial support to individuals who face challenges in daily living or mobility due to long-term health issues or disabilities. When evaluating how payments from an Independent Payment Income (IPI) influence PIP entitlement, it is important to understand the nature of both payment types.

IPI payments are not classified as income or capital in the context of PIP assessments. This means that receiving IPI will not affect the financial areas taken into consideration when determining PIP eligibility. The primary aim of PIP is to assess the individual’s needs based on their ability to carry out daily activities and mobility, rather than their income from other sources.

Consequently, since IPI payments do not enter into the calculation of entitlement for PIP, they have no bearing on the amount of PIP awarded or the eligibility to receive it. The focus remains on the individual’s difficulties with daily living tasks and mobility, which are assessed separately from any other income sources, including IPI.