You missed these PIP points, and it cost you more than money Personal Independence Payment is often seen as a financial benefit. In reality, a PIP decision is formal recognition of need. When points are missed, support quietly disappears elsewhere too. Here is why missing PIP points has wider consequences: Local authority support often depends on PIP status. Housing adaptations, council tax relief, discretionary support, and social care thresholds frequently rely on PIP evidence. Fewer points ca