Pension and carers allowance

quincy

Hi my hubby turns 65 in Feb gets his pension in May. I have no idea why the wait lol .my questions is someone told us that when he gets his pension the carers will stop is this correct please .we will find it really hard without the money tbh .. 

poppy123456

Hi,

You can't claim carers allowance when claiming your state pension because of the overlapping benefit rule. What you will receive is an underlying entitlement to it. This could mean that you could be eligible for pension credit but of course claiming pension credit will depend on your circumstances. The following link will explain it all to you.

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/other-pension-age-benefits

quincy

Thankyou it's a minefield I think he will need go see someone and ask advice what be best for us thankyou

poppy123456

As he will be claiming his state pension in Feb then it won't be possible to be paid the carers allowance. Pension credit is means tested and claiming this will depend on household income. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/pension-credit/