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13 years 5 months ago #29970 by helchis
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hi when i applied for ib at first i had just seperated from my husband partly because of my illness.on the claim form i put either single or separated (been a long time).when we got back together i phoned up dwp and told them i was moving back in with partner,they said not to worry as it would not effect my claim unless i was going to claim for my partner which i knew i could not as they where working full time.should i have said i was moving back in with husband or is partner enough.?they never asked if i was married just that it would not effect my benefit as it is based on Contribitions made
any advice greatly recieved

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13 years 5 months ago #29980 by Steve Donnison
Replied by Steve Donnison on topic Re:ib question
Hi helchis,

The DWP don't make a distinction between people who are married and people who live together as partners without being married, so it shouldn't make any difference. But it's always wise to confirm any change of circumstance in writing rather than by telephone, as that way there can't be any dispute about whether you informed them or the precise terms you used.

Good luck,

Steve

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13 years 5 months ago #29986 by helchis
Replied by helchis on topic Re:ib question
Hi thanks for that.would it be classed as fraud or just an error if it did matter as i would still have been entitled to my IB whether i had a partner or not
thanks in advance

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13 years 5 months ago #30028 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re:ib question
helchis wrote:

Hi thanks for that.would it be classed as fraud or just an error if it did matter as i would still have been entitled to my IB whether i had a partner or not
thanks in advance


a mistake is a mistake for fraud you would have had to gain from what you said and did

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13 years 5 months ago #30035 by helchis
Replied by helchis on topic Re:ib question
Thanks for that dave i presume you saying i wouldnt have gained as i would be entitled to my ib whatever my circumstances as thy not mean tested(yet)

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