National insurance credits

donnax

I am getting pip ,my new partner works so I have had to stop my universal credits,my pip goes on my bills and  many hospital appointment .I cannot expect my partner to pay for everything for me.would I be entitled to national insurance credits or any other help.

poppy123456

Hi,

Universal credit is a means tested benefit which needs to be claimed as a couple. You say your partner is new, may i ask if you were claiming UC as a single person or as a couple?