What is the Minimum Income Guarantee and how is it calculated?

Jellihead

After my adult daughter assessment we were asked to complete a financial assessment which we did.  The conclusion of this is that my daughter has to pay £15.00 plus.  But this is calculated with a Minimum Income Guarantee figure.  Can you advise how this is calculated?

whistles

Is it this. 

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2017/may/proposed-social-care-cap-comparison-existing-system

Jellihead

Thank you for this whistles.  It is the correct basic information but it doesn't tally with the MIG that the LA have arrived at.  I am waiting for their specific working out.  It is confusing!

[Deleted User]

Hello

The local authority circular for charging gives further details about how MIG is calculated:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-care-charging-for-local-authorities-2018-to-2019

Also See the Care Act Statutory Guidance Chapter 8 and annex C

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-statutory-guidance/care-and-support-statutory-guidance#charging-and-financial-assessment

I am happy to work through the calculations with you to check the MIG is correct if you email me details to [email protected]

Best Wishes,

Zoe

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