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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP rules on 3 life changes that could 'stop' PIP payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) outlines three significant life changes that could affect eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

LAPD officer hit with felony charges after allegedly skydiving while collecting full disability benefits

A Los Angeles police officer faces felony charges for allegedly committing insurance fraud by participating in skydiving while collecting full disability benefits for an exaggerated injury.

Feb 27 • 01:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: 'Record levels of service'

The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, marking a significant reduction under the Trump administration.

Feb 26 • 07:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Average benefits for the disabled nearly 650,000 krónur

The average benefits for disabled individuals in Iceland are approaching 650,000 krónur, raising concerns of disincentivizing work among those on temporary disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Afraid that a reverse incentive will lead to an increase in disability beneficiaries

Vilhjálmur Birgisson expresses concerns about a potential reverse incentive causing more people to prefer receiving benefits over returning to work.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PLN 1978.49 pension from ZUS starting March 1. Which diseases qualify for benefits

Starting March 1, pensions from ZUS will increase to PLN 1978.49, and specific health conditions will qualify individuals for disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

1978.49 PLN monthly from March 1. The disability pension and other benefits are increasing

Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) announced that pensions and disability benefits will increase by 5.3% starting from March 2026, surpassing previous government forecasts.

Feb 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check free driving lesson eligibility if you claim PIP, DLA and ADP

Individuals claiming certain disability benefits may be eligible for up to 40 free driving lessons through the Motability Scheme.

Feb 13 • 11:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Decline in the number of young disability recipients

There is a notable decline in the number of young individuals under 30 receiving disability benefits in Norway, according to the latest reports from NAV.

Feb 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What to watch out for when calculating retirement and disability benefits?

The article discusses the factors to consider when calculating retirement and disability benefits in Poland.

Feb 12 • 03:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"The methodology regarding this matter is completely insane"

The article discusses ongoing parliamentary debates in Iceland regarding proposed changes to disability and pension benefits, with officials expressing strong opposition to the government's approach.

Feb 10 • 22:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

More young people on disability or rehabilitation benefits

An increasing number of young individuals in Iceland are receiving disability or rehabilitation benefits.

Feb 10 • 16:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mild Disability Degree. Benefits and Subsidies Available with Such a Decision

People with mild disabilities in Poland can access various subsidies and benefits, including discounted passport fees and funding for rehabilitation programs.

Feb 10 • 14:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The percentage of people on disability has increased by nearly fifty percent

The article discusses a significant increase in the percentage of individuals receiving disability benefits in Iceland.

Feb 10 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of people in rehabilitation and disability has doubled since the turn of the century

The number of individuals receiving rehabilitation and disability benefits in Iceland has doubled since the year 2000.

Feb 10 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP outlines 5 key things to know before making a PIP claim

The Department for Work and Pensions has released resources to assist individuals in understanding and applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Feb 9 • 13:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP confirms new PIP rates 2026 from April - full list

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has announced an increase in Personal Independence Payment rates effective from April 2026, along with adjustments to other disability benefits.

Feb 7 • 16:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Advocates say changes to Sask. disability benefits concerning

Advocates and recipients of Saskatchewan’s Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program express fear and concern over recent changes that could potentially affect their benefits.

Feb 7 • 01:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Almost 1 in 5 of working age receive health benefits: - Going the wrong way

The number of people receiving sickness benefits, work assessment allowance, or disability benefits has increased by 90,000 from 2019 to 2024, largely due to rising sickness absenteeism during and after the pandemic.

Feb 4 • 07:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP PIP claimants set for boost of up to £371

People claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will receive an increase of up to £371 starting April 6, due to a 3.8% rise in payments to support those with disabilities or chronic health conditions.

Feb 3 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Extra benefits DWP PIP claimants may be eligible for

People receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may qualify for additional financial support beyond their PIP payments, as the DWP indicates that many claimants could be unaware of these benefits.

Jan 16 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP PIP eligibility changes timeline confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that changes to Personal Independence Payment eligibility will not take effect until a comprehensive review concludes in autumn.

Jan 13 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

How long PIP claimants now wait after new DWP applications

Many PIP claimants are facing waits of over a year for their disability benefit claims to be processed, leading to criticisms from the Public Accounts Committee regarding service levels.

Jan 9 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP delays risk pushing disability PIP benefit claimants into poverty, MPs warn

MPs have raised concerns that significant delays in processing Personal Independence Payment claims are putting disability benefit claimants at risk of poverty.

Jan 9 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance starting April 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a proposed 3.8% increase in weekly payment rates for disability benefits starting in April 2026.

Jan 6 • 04:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Free train travel and people with disabilities

From January 1, 2026, the Croatian Railways will provide free train travel for people with disabilities holding a national or European disability card, in addition to existing benefits for children, students, retirees, and seniors.

Jan 2 • 18:30 UTC

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