Disability premiums

disabledmom
disabledmom Community Member Posts: 46 Connected
in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Hi  I wanted to ask about disability premiums for income support. Is it added on to your usual IS amount? 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    edited January 2023
    The disability premium of £36.20 single person or £51.60 couples is automatically added to your IS. Do you live alone or with other adults?
    Is it a daily living award you have and what is that award please?
  • disabledmom
    disabledmom Community Member Posts: 46 Connected
    Afternoon poppy.
    I claim as a couple
    I have been awarded standard rate daily and mobility pip.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    That means you'll be entitled to the couples rate of £51.60. No entitlement to any other disability premium unless your partner is also claiming either daily living PIP or DLA mid/high rate care their self or they are registered blind.
    This disability premium should be paid from the start of your PIP award.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    Does your partner have any income of their own? Do they receive disability benefit?

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