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New PIP test

Please note:  this PIP test is for the proposed new PIP scoring system -it is not the test that is currently used to decide eligibility for PIP.  You can take the current PIP test here.

What is the proposed change

Under the proposed new test the mobility component remains the same. However, for the daily living component, whilst you must still score:

  • 8 points for standard rate
  • 12 points for enhanced rate

 at least one of the descriptors you select must score 4 points or more.   

So, if you select 4 descriptors scoring two points each, that will be 8 points but it will not qualify for an award. 

But if you select one descriptor scoring 4 points and two descriptors scoring 2 points, that will be 8 points and you will qualify for an award.

The changes, if they ever happen, will not apply before November 2026.

Please note this a new form we have created - let us know if you spot any errors or have any problems with using it.

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    Ian
    · 3 months ago
    Hello.....how will this effect pensioners getting PIP....as presumably they would be entitled to Attendance Allowance if they  cant score 4 points in a descriptor....assuming they score 2 points for 4 descriptors.
    And if a pensioner gets standard PIP and higher Mobility......but not 4 points for a single descriptor.....Will they be able to claim AA and keep their higher Mobility PIP?

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      Bron
      · 1 days ago
      @J If you are on PIP before you collected your pension, it has been confirmed that you will carry on receiving your PIP after receiving your pension. Today (Monday) it has been announced that those already receiving PIP of any age will NOT lose their PIP and any changes that are made will only apply to those trying to make their first claim from now on. 
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      Elegantma
      · 1 days ago
      @Ian You cannot claim PIP and Attendance Allowance.
      If you want to claim Attendance Allowance you would have to give up your claim for PIP.
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      paulh36
      · 1 months ago
      @J Pensioners do get PIP if they were on DLA before retirement age. That’s what i now get. 
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      Caroline
      · 1 months ago
      @J If you are already on PIP when you retire, you will continue getting it. You cannot make a new claim for PIP after retirement age, therefore you claim attendance allowance.
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      robbie
      · 1 months ago
      @J wrong