“This award letter is sometimes called a PIP award notice.”
Britons should have received this letter from the DWP when a decision was first made on their PIP claim, and this should be presented when looking at a council tax reduction.
A council tax reduction is available to Britons who are receiving either the daily living or mobility component of PIP, so it is worth enquiring about.
However, it is difficult to determine how much a person will ultimately receive off their council tax bill.
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This is because it is dependent on matters such as how much a person is receiving in PIP, and which component.
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PIP, formally known as Personal Independence Payments, provides financial support to individuals with long term ill-health or a disability. The benefit is crucial for individuals who may need additional help paying for their care, as well as other day-to-day costs which may arise. PIP can be claimed by people whether they are in work or not, and the payment is tax-free.