Pension Age Disability Payment will replace the DWP benefit for nearly 144,000 people in Scotland.
The Scottish Government announced earlier this year that a new devolved disability payment designed to provide additional financial support for people of State Pension age will not include a mobility component. However, it has also confirmed the new benefit will not include any face-to-face assessments as part of the application process - unless requested by the claimant.
The Scottish Government said Pension Age Disability Payment has been designed with the help of people who will be eligible for the benefit and those who support them. It is tax-free, not affected by income or savings and will be paid at the same rates as its DWP counterpart. Latest Attendance Allowance News Guidance from Gov.Scot adds: “It is anticipated that eligibility rules for Pension Age Disability Payment will remain broadly similar to Attendance Allowance.”
This migration process from DWP systems for those on Attendance Allowance, along with those on Personal Independence Payment , Disability Living Allowance and Carer's Allowance, will see around 700,000 people move to the new Scottish welfare system by the end of 2025. "We are making a number of improvements to the application form to include clear guidance on how the eligibility criteria is applied. This will ensure a client is supported in providing relevant information with in-person support available."
For the latest updates on the new Disability Assistance being delivered by Social Security Scotland, visit the website here.
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