Has the disability premium disappeared
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kah22
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Hi, I’m 70 plus and in receipt of DLA High Care, Low Mobility
I’ve just received two benefit letters. The first covering the DLA which is fine. The second I find difficult to understand
The letter gives details of my benefits, State Pension £129.20, a pre 97 additional state pension and a post 97additional state pension £24.97. Total £156.22 (what are these pre and post figures for?)
What is confusing me is that in previous years I used to receive a Disability Premium, and a Severe Disability Premium. With all the changes in the benefits have these premiums disappeared or should I expect another letter outlining the premiums
Since all the changes in the welfare system I’m getting it difficult to keep up
Kevin
I’ve just received two benefit letters. The first covering the DLA which is fine. The second I find difficult to understand
The letter gives details of my benefits, State Pension £129.20, a pre 97 additional state pension and a post 97additional state pension £24.97. Total £156.22 (what are these pre and post figures for?)
What is confusing me is that in previous years I used to receive a Disability Premium, and a Severe Disability Premium. With all the changes in the benefits have these premiums disappeared or should I expect another letter outlining the premiums
Since all the changes in the welfare system I’m getting it difficult to keep up
Kevin
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Hi,I don't know what the pre and post amounts are for i'm afraid.The only disability premium available to those of state pension age is the Severe disability premium. This is payable if no one claims carers allowance for looking after you and you live alone or classed as living alone, with an award of either DLA mid/high rate care DLA or PIP daily living. It's payable through pension credit and not state pension.I'd advise a visit to your local CAB for a full benefits check.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Poppy thanks for your reply.
CAB seems the sensible way to go. I do live alone and no one claims care allowance for me
Before I contact CAB I think that I’ll get a bank statement and check exactly what’s been going in and out. The 1st Feb till now should give me that information
Kevin
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