Brian Hudson wrote: By the way I am on contribution based. Mrs Hurtyback. It was a letter saying they had made a decision based on my pension that they reduced my payment to £50. I am in the support group
As Gordon says, in order for you to be awarded the premiums you must be getting an income-related top-up. This will be reduced £ for £ against your pension.
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