Can my husband claim carers allowance when he has a private pension of £500 per month

Jabby
Jabby Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited February 27 in Benefits and income

Hubby retired in Nov 2025, after the new financial year can he claim carers allowance for me, I'm on standard PIP. He has a private pension of £500 per month

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  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 3,538 Championing
    edited February 26

    If he only gets the private pension, then he can claim Carers Allowance.

    If he recieves a State Pension then he will not be eligible.

    As people getting State Pension cannot also claim Carers Allowance.

  • Jabby
    Jabby Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Thank you

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