Hi, my name is wobblybelly56! would we be better or worse off financially if partner moves in?

wobblybelly56
wobblybelly56 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited June 2024 in Benefits and income

Hi everyone ! Hope someone can help I currently get state pension and pip.My partner and I have been discussing moving in together, he works full time would we be better or worse off financially?TIA

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  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,423 Championing

    Heya @wobblybelly56 and welcome to the community. :)

    I'm afraid I'm not 100% of the answer here, have you both had a look at a benefits calculator to see how that works out? Though I'm sure one of our regulars will also be able to give you a better answer soon, but I just wanted to pop in and say hi. 😁

  • wobblybelly56
    wobblybelly56 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thanks Albus-Scope😊

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing

    State Pension and PIP are not means tested so won’t be affected.

    If you’re claiming Pension Credit and your partner is below state pension age then this will stop. If you’re claiming housing benefit for help with any rent then this will be affected and you will need to report the changes. Same applies to Council Tax reduction. You would also lose your single person discount for council tax, if you currently live alone.

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