Removal of carers allowance

Stargazer6

I had it stopped when I got to state pension, reason given was pension is classed as  a benefit, I payed into this all my life, how can it be a benefit ?

poppy123456

Hi,

State pension and carers allowance can't be paid together because they are classed as over lapping benefits. However, you can still have an underlying entitlement to it which means it could increase others benefits or mean you'll become entitled to them. See link. https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/other-pension-age-benefits

Stargazer6

Still don't think state. Pension is a benefit, if I never paid in I wouldn't have got anything at all its a joke.

poppy123456

Unfortunately, it's a benefit and most people of state pension age claim this, whether you've been claiming benefits and been paid your NI credits or whether you've paid them yourself through working.