Would my partner lose her pip?

roverp5b
roverp5b Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited May 23 in Benefits and income

hi my partner is claiming pip but I’m working and we’re planning to get married, would I as a sole earner be liable for the rent and council tax. Would my partner lose her pip allowance

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  • roverp5b
    roverp5b Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    my partner is claiming pip but I’m working and we’re planning to get married, would I as a sole earner be liable for the rent and council tax. Would my partner lose her pip allowance

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community Member Posts: 5,115 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/146485/hi-my-name-is-roverp5b

    Hi welcome to the community.

    Your partner will not lose her pip allowance if you get married.

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,229 Championing

    Hi,

    As above, your partners PIP will not be affected.

    If she gets Universal Credit then that is affected by living together, regardless of whether you are married or not.

    You will both be liable for Council Tax. Unless she has any of the few conditions that make her exempt. In that case, you would still be liable yourself, but get single person discount. If your income is low, despite working, you may still be eligible for some Council Tax Reduction. That varies by council area so you need to check your own council for that.

    If you have a low income between you, and don't currently get Universal Credit, you may be eligible for some help with the rent through that depending on exact circumstances.

  • flour
    flour Community Member Posts: 143 Empowering

    Hi @roverp5b

    Welcome to the forum!

    She can keep her PIP but as a couple you might be able to get help jointly. You should really speak to a benefits expert about this. You can call Citizens Advice Help to Claim Helpline from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday: 0800 144 8 444

    Anyone whose not on benefits (like you) can call and they can run through your circumstances and tell you what you can get as a couple

    They can also give you the telephone for your local office to see if you can chat to them if you need extra help (though you may have to wait for an appointment).

    You can read more about this free service here:

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/contact-us-about-universal-credit/

    I hope this helps?

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