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Queenv27
Queenv27 Online Community Member Posts: 51 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi everyone, 
Am new here.
I need help please. 
Am on UC and getting lwcra. I have had my assessment with pip and gotten the assessor's report on which i scored 12 point on both . assuming i get enhanced on both daily living and mobility, can my partner claim carer allowance as he is not entitled for UC and not  working at the moment because he is the one taking care of me and will it affect my benefits. 
Sorry for the long explanation. 
Am just stressed out thinking about everything. 
Thanks .
 

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  • Bamboo
    Bamboo Online Community Member Posts: 20 Connected
    Do you and your partner live together @Queenv27? Do you know the reason why he's not entitled to Universal Credit? 

    Him claiming Carer's Allowance won't impact your benefits unless you live together and have a joint UC claim. 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited September 2022
    If you are living together then your partner should be claiming UC as a joint claimant with you. If you are not living together it would be helpful to know what their situation is in order to advise.
  • Queenv27
    Queenv27 Online Community Member Posts: 51 Connected
    edited September 2022
    Hi Calcotti,
    thanks for replying to my question.
    I and my partner lives together and we applied for UC as a couple
     he’s an eu citizen and he does have pre settled status but the decision maker said that he is not eligible for UC because he doesn’t have other right to reside.
    thanks.

  • Queenv27
    Queenv27 Online Community Member Posts: 51 Connected
    Hi Bamboo,
    We live together and applied as a couple 
    He’s an EU citizen and has pre settled status but the decision makers said he does not have other right to reside so was refused UC. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    The carers allowance will just be deducted in full from your UC entitlement. Can't advise about the "right to reside" part for your UC though, i'm afraid.
  • Queenv27
    Queenv27 Online Community Member Posts: 51 Connected
    Hi poppy123456
    we have spoken with a decision maker and was told what to do about the “right to reside “
    I just wanted to know if claiming ca will affect my UC.
    thanks.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited September 2022
    Queenv27 said:
    Hi Calcotti,
    thanks for replying to my question.
    I and my partner lives together and we applied for UC as a couple
     he’s an eu citizen and he does have pre settled status but the decision maker said that he is not eligible for UC because he doesn’t have other right to reside.
    thanks.
    So he is included on the claim but your award does not include any money for him. As poppy says any Carers Allowance he gets would simply be deducted from your UC so you will not be any better off. 

    Will he be able to apply for Settled Status shortly?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Your UC will be a joint claim, not just yours. It's a means tested benefit and entitlement will be based on your joint circumstances. Although you're not claiming any extra money for your partner, it makes no difference, it's still a joint claim. Carers allowance is always deducted in full.
  • Queenv27
    Queenv27 Online Community Member Posts: 51 Connected
    Hi Calcotti,
    wow, thanks a lot for this information, I had no ideal.
    thanks you once again Calcotti 
  • Queenv27
    Queenv27 Online Community Member Posts: 51 Connected
    poppy123456 said:
    Your UC will be a joint claim, not just yours. It's a means tested benefit and entitlement will be based on your joint circumstances. Although you're not claiming any extra money for your partner, it makes no difference, it's still a joint claim. Carers allowance is always deducted in full.

    Hi poppy123456,
    I understand now, I will pass the information to my partner.
    thanks a lot for your assistance.

  • Queenv27
    Queenv27 Online Community Member Posts: 51 Connected
    calcotti said:
    Queenv27 said:
    Hi Calcotti,
    thanks for replying to my question.
    I and my partner lives together and we applied for UC as a couple
     he’s an eu citizen and he does have pre settled status but the decision maker said that he is not eligible for UC because he doesn’t have other right to reside.
    thanks.
    So he is included on the claim but your award does not include any money for him. As poppy says any Carers Allowance he gets would simply be deducted from your UC so you will not be any better off. 

    Will he be able to apply for Settled Status shortly?

    Hi Calcotti,
    thanks for the speedy reply.
    Well, he’s got 2 year more to go.
    we will not apply for CA then.
    thanks a lot for your response.

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