The Department for Work and Pensions is considering proposals to slash spending on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Plans to cut spending on Personal Independence Payment could result in almost 1.4 million recipients being offered vouchers and treatment instead of continuous cash awards of up to £737 monthly, according to economic analysts. Experts suggest those claiming the disability benefit for mental health disorders are likely to be targeted by the reforms aimed at saving £12 billion on Britain's soaring welfare bill.
"At the time of the last election, there were 2.3 million working-age individuals receiving disability benefits , payments that are intended to provide financial support to individuals with health conditions that impose additional financial costs. This is forecast to reach 3.6 million this year and to climb to 4.6 million in 202829.
Over 60% of recipients transitioning from DLA to PIP end up financially better off, with a third moving from DLA's low rate to PIP's enhanced level. Conversely, the DWP stated: "Personal Independence Payment was introduced in 2013 with the intention that it would be a more sustainable benefit that would support disabled people to live independently by helping with the extra costs they face. However, the caseload and costs are now spiralling."
"We are considering options including one-off grants to better help people with significant costs such as home adaptations or expensive equipment, as well as giving vouchers to contribute towards specific costs, or reimbursing claimants who provide receipts for purchases of aids, appliances or services. This reflects the fact that some claimants will have significant extra costs related to their disability, and others will have minimal or specific costs.
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