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Pip...minefield?!

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Rosiesq
Rosiesq Community member Posts: 7 Listener
in Benefits and financial support
Hi....I'll try and keep this short. After being on my own for 14 years I met someone 2 years ago. We'd like to move in together but I simply can't afford to lose all my benefits. How on earth do I sort through it? Thanks x
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,380 Disability Gamechanger
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    PIP isn’t affected because it’s not means tested. 

    Are you claiming any other benefits? If so which ones? 

    Does your partner work? or claim benefits? If so which ones? 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Rosiesq
    Rosiesq Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Hi...thanks. I get Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. My partner retires next April.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,380 Disability Gamechanger
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    I’m assuming you also claim your state pension as well?

    If you live together before they reach state pension age then your pension credit will end because you are known as a mixed aged couple. Whether there’s any entitlement to Universal Credit will depend on your joint circumstances. 

    Once they reach state pension age whether there’s any entitlement to pension credit will depend on your joint circumstances. 


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Rosiesq
    Rosiesq Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Yes I do. Thanks Do you know how it affects Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit? 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,380 Disability Gamechanger
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    Your council tax reduction may also be affected but as all local authorities have their own rules then I’m afraid I can advise on that. You will also lose your 25% single person discount. 

    For housing benefit then it will depend on your joint circumstances.
     
    Is your partner working or claiming benefits? You didn’t answer that question.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Rosiesq
    Rosiesq Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Working at the moment,  but wouldn't change anything until then anyway. 
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