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Queenv27

Hi everyone,
Am new here.
I need help please.
Am on UC and getting lwcra. I have had my assessment with pip and gotten the assessor's report on which i scored 12 point on both . assuming i get enhanced on both daily living and mobility, can my partner claim carer allowance as he is not entitled for UC and not working at the moment because he is the one taking care of me and will it affect my benefits.
Sorry for the long explanation.
Am just stressed out thinking about everything.
Thanks .

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Bamboo

Do you and your partner live together @Queenv27? Do you know the reason why he's not entitled to Universal Credit?

Him claiming Carer's Allowance won't impact your benefits unless you live together and have a joint UC claim.

calcotti

If you are living together then your partner should be claiming UC as a joint claimant with you. If you are not living together it would be helpful to know what their situation is in order to advise.

Queenv27

Hi Calcotti,
thanks for replying to my question.
I and my partner lives together and we applied for UC as a couple
he’s an eu citizen and he does have pre settled status but the decision maker said that he is not eligible for UC because he doesn’t have other right to reside.
thanks.

Queenv27

Hi Bamboo,
We live together and applied as a couple
He’s an EU citizen and has pre settled status but the decision makers said he does not have other right to reside so was refused UC.

poppy123456

The carers allowance will just be deducted in full from your UC entitlement. Can't advise about the "right to reside" part for your UC though, i'm afraid.

Queenv27

Hi poppy123456
we have spoken with a decision maker and was told what to do about the “right to reside “
I just wanted to know if claiming ca will affect my UC.
thanks.

calcotti

Queenv27 said:

Hi Calcotti,
thanks for replying to my question.
I and my partner lives together and we applied for UC as a couple
he’s an eu citizen and he does have pre settled status but the decision maker said that he is not eligible for UC because he doesn’t have other right to reside.
thanks.

So he is included on the claim but your award does not include any money for him. As poppy says any Carers Allowance he gets would simply be deducted from your UC so you will not be any better off.

Will he be able to apply for Settled Status shortly?

poppy123456

Your UC will be a joint claim, not just yours. It's a means tested benefit and entitlement will be based on your joint circumstances. Although you're not claiming any extra money for your partner, it makes no difference, it's still a joint claim. Carers allowance is always deducted in full.

Queenv27

Hi Calcotti,
wow, thanks a lot for this information, I had no ideal.
thanks you once again Calcotti

Queenv27

poppy123456 said:

Your UC will be a joint claim, not just yours. It's a means tested benefit and entitlement will be based on your joint circumstances. Although you're not claiming any extra money for your partner, it makes no difference, it's still a joint claim. Carers allowance is always deducted in full.

Hi poppy123456,
I understand now, I will pass the information to my partner.
thanks a lot for your assistance.

Queenv27

calcotti said:

Queenv27 said:

Hi Calcotti,
thanks for replying to my question.
I and my partner lives together and we applied for UC as a couple
he’s an eu citizen and he does have pre settled status but the decision maker said that he is not eligible for UC because he doesn’t have other right to reside.
thanks.

So he is included on the claim but your award does not include any money for him. As poppy says any Carers Allowance he gets would simply be deducted from your UC so you will not be any better off.

Will he be able to apply for Settled Status shortly?

Hi Calcotti,
thanks for the speedy reply.
Well, he’s got 2 year more to go.
we will not apply for CA then.
thanks a lot for your response.