Hi, my name is AwiAwi! I'm not sure we'd be any better off claiming carers for each other

AwiAwi
AwiAwi Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited August 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi there, I've been asked by UC if I'm caring for my husband as I'm sure they aren't paying me enough each month. Well I am his career and he's mine but I'm not sure we'd be any better off claiming careers for each other as I understand if they pay you that benefit then they take money OFF you elsewhere.
Does anybody know if this correct?
Thank you
AwiAwi

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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hello @AwiAwi

    Good to meet you, welcome to the community, thanks for asking your question about UC and the caring you and your husband do.

    I just wanted to let you know that I have moved your discussion over to our Universal Credit category, and twekaed the title somewhat so that other members have an idea of the subject.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    edited August 2021
    If you claim Carer's Allowance then it will indeed be deducted from the UC but the UC calculation would include an additional amount called the carer element.
    However you do not need to claim Carer's Allowance to get the carer element of UC. If you are eligible it should be added anyway.
    To advise you properly we need to know:
    Have either of you been found to have LCWRA for UC?
    Do either of you receive mid or high rate Care DLA, Daily Living PIP or AA?

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