Hi, my name is Tony1959! Am I still eligible for benefits once I receive my state pension?

Tony1959
Tony1959 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited August 18 in Benefits and income

hi I am about to receive my state pension and we have been notified that we will lose my wife’s pension credit when that happens will I also lose rent and council tax benefit and if so can I make a new claim

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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,415 Championing

    hi and welcome to the forum unfortunately I am not an expert in this area but I can see how scary this can be but I would recommend that you visit the coffee lounge for a general chat or the games den for some fun.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,773 Championing
    edited August 13

    You will need to update your existing claim with your new income, and yiur entitlement will be re calculated.

    To do this contact your local council benefits department.

    You can also try a benefits calculator to see if you are likely to be awarded HB & CTR.

    https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

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