Would Carers element on Universal Credot affect relative's pensions or Council Tax entitlement?
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ponies
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Hi hi there, my relative has asked me to be his Carer. I’m on Universal Credit at the moment, and after speaking to my work coach, they informed me that I could claim
the Carers element of U.C. If I was to become the Carer.
My Relative is on State Pension 70yrs old & gets Attendance Allowance daily rate. His wife is 66yrs old, cares for her brother 35hours per week, although She doesn’t get the Carers allowance, as it’s an overlapping benefit, as She gets a pension herself, & can’t get both.
She has been told, She can still be a Carer, as it would give her an underlying entitlement towards help with Council Tax.
They don’t get Pension Credits.
I just want to know, by me being my relatives Carer, would it affect any of their pensions, or their Council Tax entitlement.
the Carers element of U.C. If I was to become the Carer.
My Relative is on State Pension 70yrs old & gets Attendance Allowance daily rate. His wife is 66yrs old, cares for her brother 35hours per week, although She doesn’t get the Carers allowance, as it’s an overlapping benefit, as She gets a pension herself, & can’t get both.
She has been told, She can still be a Carer, as it would give her an underlying entitlement towards help with Council Tax.
They don’t get Pension Credits.
I just want to know, by me being my relatives Carer, would it affect any of their pensions, or their Council Tax entitlement.
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Also would it affect my entitlement to U.C or my Council Tax entitlement by claiming Carers element of UC
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Does the wife claim either PIP daily living, DLA mid/high rate care or Attendance Allowance? or is she registered blind? Do any other adults live with them?Also does her brother live alone? Does your UC include the LCWRA element for yourself?Sorry for all the questions but i just need to make sure the correct advice is given because if someone claims carers allowance or the carere element of UC for looking after someone, it could affect their benefits if they are claiming the Severe Disability Premium. Or they could be entitled to it and not realise.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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Hi there, no She doesn’t claim any of them. Yes her brother does live alone, gets AA but doesn’t get any other benefits. Gets a Retirement Pension & Private Pension. Also owns his own house
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No other adults live with them.
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Get the basic U.C.
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I don’t pay Council Tax, live alone and own my house
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You can claim the carers element for your relative and it won't affect their benefits and of course it would increase your UC maximum entitlement. You will also not have any work commitments so won't have to attend any further appointments or look for work. I have no idea if it would affect your Council tax reduction.The brother is entitled to SDP because he lives alone. This is paid in with Pension Credit and can be backdated to the date he became entitled to it. Although he has a private pension he may still be entitled to some pension credit so he should get a full benefits check before doing anything else.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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He doesn’t get Pension Credits, He has too much State retirement Pension & Private Pension. He has paid a full stamp class A contribution most of his working life.
He does get AA
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Also as his sister is still his Carer although doesn’t get Carers Allowance, as with her State Pension & class A contribution She has paid, She was told it was classed as an overlapping payment & couldn't claim both pension & Carers allowance. But was told by still being the Carer for her brother 35hrs or more wkly it would give her an underlying entitlement when doing a calculation with Council Tax.
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Would I best contact my local Council regarding my CT if I was to claim Carers Element of U.C to find out if it would affect my CTB
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ponies said:He doesn’t get Pension Credits, He has too much State retirement Pension & Private Pension. He has paid a full stamp class A contribution most of his working life.
He does get AAInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
ponies said:Would I best contact my local Council regarding my CT if I was to claim Carers Element of U.C to find out if it would affect my CTB
Thank youInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
ponies said:Also as his sister is still his Carer although doesn’t get Carers Allowance, as with her State Pension ...She was told it was classed as an overlapping payment & couldn't claim both pension & Carers allowance. But was told by still being the Carer for her brother 35hrs or more wkly it would give her an underlying entitlement when doing a calculation with Council Tax.
Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
He has too much savings
thank you so much for your help -
ponies said:He has too much savings
thank you so much for your help
There's no upper savings limit for those of state pension age. Savings of up to £10,000 are disregarded. For every £500 or part there of over this amount there's a £1 deduction. The brother really should get a benefits check as previously advised.
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. -
Thanks Poppy 123456
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ponies said:He has too much savings
thank you so much for your helpInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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