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Mike1950
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1 month 1 week ago #289095 by Mike1950

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Hi,
I receive lower pip for both, my wife receives Attendance Allowance and just recently we applied for pension credit, we also both receive state pension. However I think somewhere along the line the dwp may have made a mistake as we get £870 per month, not only that but we received an update last week to inform us it is going up to £920 per month from April.
Any thoughts please.
Mike.

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1 month 1 week ago - 1 month 1 week ago #289117 by Gary

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Hi Mike1950

We can not give you any advice as we do not have enough information, we would advise you to see help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk

I will try and explain how GPC works based on current rates.

As a couple your allowance is £306.85 pw, because you both receive a qualifying benefit you get an additional double SDP element worth £152.80pw therefore total amount GPC = £459.65 pw. You then deduct both your state pensions and any other pensions and or income. What ever balance is left over will be your GPC pw.

Remember GPC is paid 4 weekly.

Gary

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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