Benefits query
starbuck
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I don't think this is the right forum but I'm not sure where else to ask.
We've had a slight increase in our child tax credits, pip and carer 's allowance. do i need to ring the dwp to tell them of the increases as i claim income support? my is has gone down slightly this week so I'm guessing that's because of the increase in ca but I wonder if I need to phone and check ( though I really don't want to unless I have to as talking to them really sets off my anxiety ?)
We've had a slight increase in our child tax credits, pip and carer 's allowance. do i need to ring the dwp to tell them of the increases as i claim income support? my is has gone down slightly this week so I'm guessing that's because of the increase in ca but I wonder if I need to phone and check ( though I really don't want to unless I have to as talking to them really sets off my anxiety ?)
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I'm not 100% sure but I think the DWP will adjust your claim accordingly, my Son had a rise in his carers and they adjusted his Income Support without him calling, in fact, they sent him a letter to let him know.0
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Hi @starbuck I have found the following information which may help you
Child Benefit payments are not affected by any tax credits you get, but other benefits like Housing Benefit are.
If you get tax credits, you may get less:
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit
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Is this because of the uprating that happens in April?
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Waylay, does that mean a normal increase in money, if so yes. I haven't changed anything on any of my claims.1
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Hi there, Yeah, they put up the rates of some benefits every April (not usually very much). The DWP should know, as they run these benefits.
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Will they know about the child tax credits increase as they're paid by HMRC? I really don't want to have to phone them unless absolutely necessary ?0
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You should receive a letter to state that any payment has lowered or increased :.0
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As you're claiming Income support then you will be claiming the maximum amount of tax credits. Your child tax credits is money for your children and your income support is money for you. Tax credits won't affect the amount of Income Support you're entitled to.I had a slight increase in my tax credits, including a small one of payment and neither of them will affect the amount of ESA i claim.0
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So I won't need to ring them then?
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Absolutely not no because it doesn't affect your income support at all.
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Thankyou1
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