Hi, my name is Bob777! 16k allowance per person?

Bob777
Bob777 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited October 28 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi we are due to inherit a sum of money which would take our bank account over 16K. Which means that it would affect my benefits

Is that 16k per person or same amount for a married couple??

Just I deal with my mother bank account and as a OAP on pension credit her allowance is 23K for one OAP??

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,444 Championing
    edited October 28

    For Universal Credit the limit is £16k per claim whether single or couple.

    It's literally the only advantage in being single - we get one perk in a society built for couples & families 😂

    Pension Credit is a totally different benefit with different rules.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 2,118 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Bob777 and welcome to the community! I see Kimi has answered your question with lightning speed there 😊 Hope you enjoy your time here.

  • Bob777
    Bob777 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Thanks for your lightning response

    Is it 16K just for Universal Credit only or all benefits??
    Thanks again

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,444 Championing

    Which benefits do you get?

  • Bob777
    Bob777 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    universal credit

    ESA
    Houing benefits

    DLA

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,444 Championing

    Unless you live in sheltered or supported accommodation, you'll be receiving Housing Element as part of UC.

    The £16k limit applies to Universal Credit.

    Your ESA & DLA are not impacted by your inheritance.

  • Bob777
    Bob777 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Thanks for that.

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