Won appeal

bevvy1966

Hi poppy just to let u kno I win my appeal.. they give me bk what I originally has on dla and what I was on in care. Basically both at low rate.  Just wondering whether thus will effect my housing benefit or c tax, becayse I'm also in the sick element vwith  u credit

poppy123456

HI,

That's great news. Slightly confused with your question though because you ask if it will affect your housing benefit or Child tax credit and then mention Universal Credit. If you're claiming UC then you won't be claiming housing benefit or tax credits because both of those are paid as one payment with UC, Which is it that you're claiming Universal credit or the old benefits?

bevvy1966

I'm on universal credit but the sick element of it.. I've not made myself clear.  Will I have to pay anything extra to council tax because I get extra money with winning pip

poppy123456

It won't affect your council tax in a bad way because PIP isn't means tested but you'll need to report the changes to your local council once the award is in payment. All local councils have their own rules for council tax reduction and i won't be able to advise you on this.

If you're claiming UC with a partner as a couple then your partner will be able to claim the carers element of UC for looking after you but you'll need to wait for your PIP award to be put into payment before you can claim this.

bevvy1966

Ok so u know if I bow have to pay anything toward my rent, has u credit pay it at the moment

poppy123456

PIP isn't means tested so if you're already claiming for full rent then it will remain the same.

janer1967

@bevvy1966 Congratulations on your tribunal win

Chloe_Alumni

Great news @bevvy1966! 

Adrian_Scope

Really happy you won the appeal @bevvy1966!

bevvy1966

Thank u everyone,?