Adult Disability Payment Points, Phone Number – Personal independence Payment Scotland

Check Adult Disability Payment Points, Phone Number – Personal independence Payment Scotland

Adult Disability Payment 2024

The Adult Disability Payment :

Adult Disability Payment is a form of support provided to disabled adults of working age residing in Scotland. Its purpose is to assist individuals with the additional expenses associated with disability or long-term health conditions. Administered by Social Security Scotland, this benefit serves as the successor to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) within Scotland.

Apply through the following methods :

– Online: Complete an application form on mygov.scot.
– By phone: Call Social Security Scotland toll-free at 0800 182 2222, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
– By post: Request a paper form with a prepaid envelope by phone.
– Face to face: Schedule an appointment with an adviser from Social Security Scotland’s local delivery service by calling 0800 182 2222.

If you’re facing a terminal illness, there’s an expedited application process available for Adult Disability Payment, with some modified criteria. It’s crucial to initiate your application without delay, regardless of the duration of your illness.

Completing the application form :

– When applying online, create an account on mygov.scot, including a username and password, to save and resume your application later.
– The Adult Disability Payment application form consists of two parts. Begin with part 1, and you have 8 weeks to complete part 2.
– It’s advisable to commence part 1 promptly, as Adult Disability Payment can initiated from that date.
– Inform Social Security Scotland if you anticipate difficulty in completing the application within the 8-week timeframe. Depending on circumstances, you may granted an extension if you have a valid reason for the delay.

Eligibility for Adult Disability Payment :

– Eligibility for Adult Disability Payment is contingent upon having a long-term physical or mental health condition, disability, or being terminally ill.
– Generally, applicants must aged between 16 years old and State Pension age, and reside in Scotland.
– A long-term condition or disability is defined as one that has persisted for 13 weeks or more and is anticipated to continue for an additional 39 weeks or longer.
– Formal diagnosis is not a prerequisite for receiving Adult Disability Payment.
– Transitioning from Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to Adult Disability Payment is also possible.
– Adult Disability Payment cannot concurrently received with Armed Forces Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Child Disability Payment, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or PIP.

Daily Living Component :

– The daily living component of Adult Disability Payment is accessible to individuals whose capacity to perform day-to-day activities is constrained by a physical or mental health condition.
– Day-to-day activities encompass tasks such as food preparation, nutrition intake, therapy management, hygiene maintenance, dressing, verbal communication, reading comprehension, social interaction, and financial decision-making.
– The rate of payment is determined by the extent to which the individual’s day-to-day activities are impacted by their health condition or disability.
– Social Security Scotland evaluates an individual’s ability to perform these activities using a points system.
– If an individual accumulates between 8 and 11 points, they qualify for the standard rate of the daily living component, amounting to £72.65 per week.
– Those scoring 12 or more points are eligible for the enhanced rate, which is £108.55 per week.

Component	Weekly Amount
Standard Rate	£72.65
Enhanced Rate	£108.55

 

Component	Weekly Amount
Standard Rate	£28.70
Enhanced Rate	£75.75

The mobility component :

– The mobility component of Adult Disability Payment is available to individuals whose capacity to plan and undertake journeys or move independently is restricted by a physical or mental health condition.
– Eligibility for the mobility component is determined by the extent to which an individual’s mobility is impacted by their health condition or disability.
– Social Security Scotland assesses an individual’s ability to carry out mobility activities using a points-based system.
– Individuals scoring between 8 and 11 points qualify for the standard rate of the mobility component, which amounts to £28.70 per week.
– Those accruing 12 or more points are entitled to the enhanced rate, which is £75.75 per week.

Getting an accessible car or other vehicle :

– Individuals receiving the enhanced rate of the mobility component are eligible to obtain an accessible car or another vehicle through the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment (AVE) scheme.
– If you currently have a Motability vehicle due to receiving the enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP, you can retain the vehicle when transitioning to Adult Disability Payment.
– Further details regarding modifications to Motability vehicles in Scotland can found for reference.

Age Criteria :

– Typically, individuals applying for Adult Disability Payment must a minimum of 16 years old and below the State Pension age.
– If you have reached the State Pension age, you can still apply for Adult Disability Payment under certain conditions:
– You were previously receiving Adult Disability Payment, PIP, or DLA for adults, which ceased within the past year.
– You continue to experience the same health condition or disability as when you previously received the benefit, or you have a new condition stemming from your earlier condition.
– When transitioning to Adult Disability Payment, you will only receive the same component as you did previously. For instance, if you previously received only the daily living component of PIP, you will only receive the daily living component of Adult Disability Payment.

Rules about living in Scotland :

• To qualify for Adult Disability Payment, individuals must typically meet the following criteria:
  • Being ordinarily resident in Scotland, indicating that Scotland is their usual place of residence.
  • Being habitually resident in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.
  • Being physically present in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.
  • Not being subject to immigration control, with additional information available on accessing benefits and services for those under immigration control.
• Different regulations may apply to nationals of EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
• Seek advice if uncertain about eligibility for Adult Disability Payment based on residency status.

To considered habitually resident in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands :

– Have resided in one of these locations for ‘an appreciable period,’ typically ranging from 1 to 3 months.
– Intend to remain for a reasonable duration, although not necessarily permanently.
– Habitual residence is exclusive to one location at a time.
– Certain individuals are exempt from meeting the ‘habitual residence’ test, including:
– Those granted refugee status or humanitarian protection under immigration rules.
– Dependents of individuals with refugee status or humanitarian protection.

How decisions are made ?

– Decisions regarding your application are typically made by Social Security Scotland based on:
– Information provided in your application form.
– Supporting documentation you have submitted or obtained on your behalf.
– If a decision cannot reached using the available information, Social Security Scotland may request your participation in a consultation.
– A consultation involves a discussion with a health or social care practitioner from Social Security Scotland and can occur via phone or in-person.

Getting a decision :

• After submitting your application, you will receive updates on its progress.
• A decision, referred to as a determination, will delivered to you by post.
• For individuals who are terminally ill, Social Security Scotland strives to provide a decision within approximately 7 working days.
• If you are not terminally ill, you can expect a decision within 4 months, with a possibility of up to 6 months for complex cases.
• Upon approval, the funds will deposited into your bank, building society, or credit union account.
• If Social Security Scotland determines that you are not eligible for Adult Disability Payment, you will receive a letter detailing the reasons for the decision.
• If you disagree with the decision, you have the option to request a re-determination from Social Security Scotland.

When is Adult Disability Payment paid ?

– Adult Disability Payment is disbursed every 4 weeks retrospectively, deposited into your bank, building society, or credit union account.
– For individuals who are terminally ill, payments are issued weekly in advance.
– Recipients have autonomy over how they utilize the funds, and Social Security Scotland does not require receipts for expenditure verification.
– Upon being granted Adult Disability Payment, you will receive continuous payments as long as you maintain eligibility.

Reviews :

– Indefinite awards may granted if:
– Your needs are deemed highly unlikely to change.
– You receive the enhanced rate for both the daily living and mobility components.
– With an indefinite award, no future reviews are scheduled unless you notify Social Security Scotland of changes.
– Alternatively, your award letter will specify a review date to ensure continued suitability of Adult Disability Payment.
– During a review, you’ll discuss any changes since your application or last review, particularly regarding:
– Daily living.
– Conditions.
– Mobility requirements.
– Following the review, Social Security Scotland will issue a new determination, informing you of the outcome.

Adult Disability Payment affects tax :

– Adult Disability Payment is not subject to means testing, meaning your income and savings are irrelevant to eligibility.
– Taxation does not apply to Adult Disability Payment.
– Receipt of Adult Disability Payment does not impact your entitlement to work-related benefits or tax credits.

When you reach State Pension age :

– If you are already receiving Adult Disability Payment upon reaching State Pension age, your payments will persist.
– Upon reaching State Pension age and not already receiving Adult Disability Payment, PIP, or the care component of DLA, you can apply for Attendance Allowance.
– Attendance Allowance set to replaced by a new benefit called Pension Age Disability Payment for individuals over State Pension age in Scotland, although the rollout date has not yet been announced by the Scottish government.

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