Disability Car benefits

Tigsteroonie

calcotti wrote: »

But the age between PIP and AA remains 65 so in terms of qualifying for Motability vehicle the cut off for qualifying for the first time remains 65.

I think that's what I meant - that the cut-off between benefits doesn't reflect changes in state pension age. But I've just looked and it hasn't changed yet, first change (to 66y) is in two years' time. So there is still an opportunity for the government to demonstrate joined up thinking ... :rotfl:

antrobus

To join the Motability Scheme, you must be in receipt of one of the following allowances:

Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
War Pensioners!!!8217; Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).

You will need to have at least 12 months remaining on your allowance when you apply.

https://www.motability.co.uk/contact-and-support/faqs/am-i-eligible-to-join-the-motability-scheme

For both DLA and PIP, there has always been an upper age limit for new claims. People can continue to get DLA or PIP beyond the age of 65, if they continue to satisfy the relevant disability tests, but new claims must have been made before the person!!!8217;s 65th birthday.

https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN07160

calcotti

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

So there is still an opportunity for the government to demonstrate joined up thinking ... :rotfl:

Mind the flying pigs!
Good point though - will be interesting to see if the PIP/AA age does increase.

pollyteddy

Hi everyone, sorry for not responding sooner I have been away with no internet access. Well it looks like Mum wont be eligible, which is a real shame. So back to the drawing board I think. Your help has been really appreciated, thank you, Julia

lisyloo

marliepanda wrote: »

There is a general expected lack of mobility after a certain age (don't tell my Mum) so yes, mobility elements stop being relevant. There are many non disabled elderly people who would struggle with a lot of the mobility descriptors.

I think there is also an expectation the mobility is to help people get to work.

sparry951

My grandad continued to have a motability car until he died at nearly 82. They also allowed my mum to keep it for 6 weeks after his death before they wanted it back

calcotti

sparry951 wrote: »

My grandad continued to have a motability car until he died at nearly 82. They also allowed my mum to keep it for 6 weeks after his death before they wanted it back

If he was in receipt of DLA or PIP before becoming 65 that would have continued and would have enabled him to have a motability car. For people who are over 65 they cannot claim PIP (DLA has disappeared) and have to claim Attendance Allowance. However AA does not have a mobility part and does not give access to the motability scheme.