Won PIP award will backpay affect my other benefits

galowo
galowo Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
I am claiming universal credit and have just been awarded pip will it affect my uc? I am owed 6 and half months of pip back. 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,050 Championing
    Hi,

    PIP is not a means tested benefit and won't affect any other benefits, including UC. It's disregarded as savings for 52 weeks.