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I didn't know this ctax

sam12
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Mh came out yesterday they said if I win pip or anyone the council tax is scrappedis this correct anyone else had this
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PIP is not means-tested which means it will not affect any means-tested benefitsDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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If you are 'severely mentally impaired' you can apply to be disregarded for council tax purposes.
If you live with someone else you will get a 25% discount; if you live alone you will get a 100% discount. -
That's not exactly correct. If you live with no other adults then you'll receive 25% discount, this is known as the single person discount. You can also claim the single person discount if you live with certain people but it will depend on who you live with.All local councils have their own criteria for council tax reduction.
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@poppy123456 - I was relying on Martin Lewis - the 'moneysaving expert' - who has been campaigning on this issue. Here's a link:
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2017/09/due-a-council-tax-discount-for-severe-mental-impairment-heres-how-to-claim/
I think that the point is that if the only person at an address is disregarded there'll be no-one to send the bill to! -
Am only told by mental health workers I knew was catchy
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To be categorised as 'Severely Mentally Impaired' I would imagine and hope that it should include those people who maybe have Dementia etc. I can't see how being anxious and/or depressed etc would fall into the category.
Best to have a word with the GP and ask him/her if they believe that you are SMI before making a claim.
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@twonker - you're correct.
There's been a lot of publicity where I live (Wales) which tended to suggest that it applies to people with Parkinson's etc.
I looked into this and it covers those suffering dementia, Alzheimer's and the dementia aspect of Parkinson's (which some people get but not everyone)
The local authority get your GP to 'certify' that you are SMI... -
cristobal said:@twonker - you're correct.
There's been a lot of publicity where I live (Wales) which tended to suggest that it applies to people with Parkinson's etc.
I looked into this and it covers those suffering dementia, Alzheimer's and the dementia aspect of Parkinson's (which some people get but not everyone)
The local authority get your GP to 'certify' that you are SMI...
Martin Lewis sometimes as a habit of making things sound that everyone with any sort or level of mental illness is entitled to get a reduction in Council Tax.
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Yes, it's the same in England too. You won't be able to claim SMI for social anxiety or depression.
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