Limited capability for work help

sw100

So currently me and my husband live apart for personal reasons

But next month we will be changing this

He currently receives a single claim amount from uc

And I'm in receipt of child benefit uc pip and limited capability payments

When he moves will they just add his currently monthly amount to mine or will they take money from us ?

I no I'll still be receiving limited capability but will they stop my 400 pounds monthly payments or will they take a small amount of it or keep it as it is ?

Kimi87

Your circumstances will be for a couples claim.

So Standard Allowance will be at the couples rate of £617.60.

You can use a benefits calculator to see your joint entitlement.

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

If your PIP includes Daily Living and he will be caring for you over 35 hours a week, he can claim Carers Element which is worth £198.31 a month.

This will take you up to the maximum allowed for a couple which is:

1x LCWRA (you)

1x Carers Element (him)

If your husband works, deductions will be made to the overall joint award, but there will be a work allowance on your claim.

UC deduct £0.55 for every £1 earned, but due to the work allowance those deductions won't start until earnings reach £404 (if claiming Housing Element) or £673 (no HE).

Tergelet

When your partner joins your UC claim, household income may affect your payments, but LCWRA benefits should remain.