URGENT UPDATE: The Motability Scheme has just confirmed significant new options for individuals living with disabilities. If you receive certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), you may be eligible to lease a new vehicle, including cars, scooters, or wheelchair-accessible options. This announcement comes as a vital lifeline for many who require mobility assistance.
The Motability Scheme, managed by Motability Operations, allows eligible individuals to use their allowances towards a new vehicle. With the potential for insurance, maintenance, and servicing coverage included, this scheme aims to simplify mobility for those with long-term health conditions. However, eligibility hinges on receiving specific benefits, so it’s crucial to know whether you qualify.
Key Benefits for Eligibility: To apply for the Motability Scheme, recipients must have at least 12 months remaining on their benefits. The following DWP benefits qualify for the scheme:
– Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
– Enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (Scotland-only)
– Higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
– Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
– War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
– Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment (Scotland-only)
Individuals receiving the lower rate of mobility allowance or benefits like Carer’s Allowance, Attendance Allowance, or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) are not eligible, according to guidance from the scheme.
How to Apply: If you believe you qualify, act now! Applications can be made directly through a car dealership or online. Dealers are available to assist you in choosing the right vehicle, whether it be a car, scooter, or powered wheelchair. For those seeking wheelchair-accessible vehicles, suppliers can come to your location to facilitate the process.
When applying, you will need to provide:
– Your National Insurance Number or Customer Reference Number
– A grant award letter (where applicable)
– Driving licenses for all drivers and details of any claims history
– A driver declaration if the designated driver is not present
– Your UK passport or driving licence
For online applications, having your UK passport or driving licence and National Insurance Number ready will streamline the process.
This announcement is particularly significant as it opens new pathways for enhancing mobility and independence for countless individuals. The Motability Scheme is a crucial program aimed at making life easier for those affected by disabilities, and now is the time to explore your options.
Stay informed and check your eligibility today! For more updates on this developing story, follow us on social media and subscribe to our updates. The Motability Scheme is here to help you regain your freedom on the road.
