Overview

• The DWP’s three-tier framework divides disability premiums into standard, severe and enhanced levels based on assessed severity.
• Standard premiums pay £43.20 weekly for individuals and £61.65 for couples, while enhanced rates add £21.20 for individuals or £30.25 for couples.
• Severe disability premiums award £89.20 weekly for single claimants, up to £165.80 for fully eligible couples or £81.50 for partially eligible couples.
• Claimants may stack multiple premiums concurrently, boosting total support by up to £909 a month.
• These automatic payments attach to a defined list of benefits—including Income Support, JSA, ESA, housing benefit, PIP, DLA and related allowances—without requiring separate applications.