eligibility criteria and supporting evidence

As part of the Hynt application process, you will need to include evidence demonstrating that you or the person you are completing the application for meets the eligibility criteria:

  • Enhanced or Standard PIP Daily Living Component
  • High or Middle rate DLA Care Component
  • High Rate Attendance Allowance
  • Certificate of Visual Impairment
  • War Disablement Pension
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
  • Direct Payments
  • Social Services Care Package
  • Continuous Healthcare Package
  • Dual Sensory impairment

You will need to send us some paperwork confirming that you, or the person you are applying for are in receipt of one of the benefits listed in our criteria; we need to see a copy of one of the following documents:

  • A letter from the Department of Work and Pensions that confirms that you or the person you are applying for is in receipt of one of the benefits listed in the criteria
  • A letter from the relevant Local Authority confirming that you or the person you are applying for is in receipt of Social Services Care Package, Continuing Healthcare Package or registered for Direct Payments
  • A Certificate of Visual Impairment

If you are unsure about your eligibility or have any questions click here for some specific FAQs on the subject.