Changes to tax benefits for those utilising the Motability Scheme are set to roll out in July
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently made clear that alterations to Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) won’t take effect until a “comprehensive review” of the disability benefit wraps up, which is anticipated by autumn.
Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disability, will spearhead the review alongside disabled people, charities, specialists and various stakeholders. His remarks followed a written query from Conservative MP Blake Stephenson, who questioned the “potential impact of the Personal Independence Payments Bill on public finances”.
Sir Stephen said: “Clause 5 of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill would have amended the legal framework underpinning PIP assessments, specifically by implementing a new requirement that claimants must score a minimum of four points in at least one daily living activity to be eligible for the daily living component of PIP.”
He added: “In light of the concerns raised, we have removed clause 5 from the Bill in Committee. Any changes to PIP eligibility will come after a comprehensive review of the benefit, led by myself and co-produced with disabled people, the organisations that represent them, clinicians, experts, MPs and other stakeholders, so a wide range of views and voices are heard.”
“This review aims to ensure that the PIP assessment is fair and fit for the future.”
Changes to tax benefits for those utilising the Motability Scheme are set to roll out in July, but this will only impact new users – all existing leases will remain untouched, reports the Daily Record.
