Universal Credit says PIP will not effect my housing element rate

dantelloyd · November 2020

Hi,

I have recently been awarded the Enhanced Daily Living Rate of PIP after 2 years of waiting for the appeal to go through and it is my understanding that being in receipt of this means that I should be on the One Bedroom Rate of Universal Credit despite being under 35.

Unfortunately, Universal Credit is claiming I am still only entitled to the Shared Accommodation Rate.

I have been put through a loop trying to sort the issue but despite it saying on the gov.uk site that I would be entitled to the higher rate they say that I'm not.

Can anybody help me with this?

Thanks,
Dante

janer1967 · November 2020

Hi and welcome sorry I dont know the answer to your question but I am sure one of our benefits experts will advise when they see your post

poppy123456 · November 2020

HI,

This is correct when privately renting. Daily living rate of PIP will entitle you to 1 bedroom rate. However, if your current shared rate covers all of your rent then you won't receive anymore than your actual rent amount.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/benefits_for_under_35s_in_shared_housing

dantelloyd · November 2020

poppy123456 said:

HI,

This is correct when privately renting. Daily living rate of PIP will entitle you to 1 bedroom rate. However, if your current shared rate covers all of your rent then you won't receive anymore than your actual rent amount.
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/benefits_for_under_35s_in_shared_housing

Neither the one-bedroom or shared rate cover my rent.

poppy123456 · November 2020

Are you privately renting or social housing?

You also say you've "recently" been awarded PIP, is the award in payment or are you still waiting for this, along with your backdated money?

dantelloyd · November 2020

poppy123456 said:

Are you privately renting or social housing?

You also say you've "recently" been awarded PIP, is the award in payment or are you still waiting for this, along with your backdated money?

Privately rented in a one-bedroom house. I have received all my back payments for PIP, I have also sent my letter to UC as evidence but the people I keep being referred to deny that PIP has any effect on the housing element. This is not because they do not think I am receiving PIP, it's because they think it doesn't matter that I am. They also refer me to my work coach who just says the same thing.

poppy123456 · November 2020

They are incorrect. I'd advise you to contact your local MP and tell them what's happened, inlcude the link i posted above and ask them if they can help you. DWP do not like local MP's getting involved so this usually shifts them. Use this link to contact your local MP. https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/

dantelloyd · November 2020

poppy123456 said:

They are incorrect. I'd advise you to contact your local MP and tell them what's happened, inlcude the link i posted above and ask them if they can help you. DWP do not like local MP's getting involved so this usually shifts them. Use this link to contact your local MP. https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/

Thanks for your advice, I don't trust my local MP at all but it can't hurt to try. :P

Ross_Scope · November 2020

I hope the above information has helped @dantelloyd

Adrian_Scope · December 2020

Hello @dantelloyd. Just wondered how you're getting on with this? Have you managed to have your housing element corrected?

Universal Credit says PIP will not effect my housing element rate

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