A pilot scheme for the new payment will launch next year before a full rollout in 2025
The Scottish Government recently announced proposals for the introduction of a new devolved disability benefit which is set to start rolling out next year. Pension Age Disability Payment will replace Attendance Allowance as part of a phased pilot launch from Autumn 2024 for new claimants, before rolling out nationwide in early 2025.
Under the section, ‘Improvements for future consideration’ in the email dated August 24, 2022, the advisory group makes several recommendations for the Scottish Government to consider. The email states: “We believe that a safe and secure transfer should not prevent or inhibit the consideration of ways to improve the assistance once case transfer is complete.
“We understand that there are significant financial implications of introducing a mobility component to Pension Age Disability Payment. However, increases to social security expenditure must be considered in the wider context of public service provision.” “Any barriers placed on one age group demographic compared to another as a result of their age alone could be considered discriminatory as is currently the case in regards to the mobility component lacking from Pension Age Disability Payment. Therefore, this presents a compelling case in principle to move in this direction, while recognising that there will be significant costs and benefits attached to these options.
Existing claimants who currently receive Attendance Allowance will be transferred to the devolved system in stages after the new benefit has been introduced. Nobody will need to re-apply for the benefit and there will be no interruption to payments - much like the transfer from PIP to ADP. Guidance on the new devolved disability benefits on GOV.SCOT explains: "We are making the application process as simple and easy as possible to encourage and support people to apply for the payments they are entitled to. The application process for disability assistance will be inclusive, accessible, provided in a range of formats and available through a range of routes .
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