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2 years 4 months ago #279067 by Casseopia
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Hello all,
I have been awarded PIP and I was reading one of the PDFs in the members section about how being awarded PIP can make you eligible for other benefits.
It says that I could get more Housing Benefit (mine currently does not cover the rent)
"You can find out if you are eligible for more Housing Benefit by reporting the award of
PIP to your local authority. They will need to see your PIP award letter as proof of the
award. They will then recalculate your Housing Benefit adding an extra amount to the
calculation called a ‘Disability Premium’."
My housing benefit is part of Universal Credit.
I'm confused about whether this means I could get an increase or not? Universal Credit has given no indication that I could get an increase (apart from LCWRA which I have an interview for this week.) I don't deal with my local housing authority for housing benefit.
Can anyone please help an exhausted, brain-fogged person figure this out?
Thank you.
I have been awarded PIP and I was reading one of the PDFs in the members section about how being awarded PIP can make you eligible for other benefits.
It says that I could get more Housing Benefit (mine currently does not cover the rent)
"You can find out if you are eligible for more Housing Benefit by reporting the award of
PIP to your local authority. They will need to see your PIP award letter as proof of the
award. They will then recalculate your Housing Benefit adding an extra amount to the
calculation called a ‘Disability Premium’."
My housing benefit is part of Universal Credit.
I'm confused about whether this means I could get an increase or not? Universal Credit has given no indication that I could get an increase (apart from LCWRA which I have an interview for this week.) I don't deal with my local housing authority for housing benefit.
Can anyone please help an exhausted, brain-fogged person figure this out?
Thank you.
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2 years 4 months ago #279097 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic PIP and housing benefit
Casseopia
As far as I am aware Housing Benefit is paid at the full rate with UC and there are no Premiums payable with UC.
Being awarded PIP should exempt you from the Benefit Cap if applicable.
You may be eligible for a Council Tax deduction, the rate varies from one council to the next but I think all have some level of reduction.
Gordon
As far as I am aware Housing Benefit is paid at the full rate with UC and there are no Premiums payable with UC.
Being awarded PIP should exempt you from the Benefit Cap if applicable.
You may be eligible for a Council Tax deduction, the rate varies from one council to the next but I think all have some level of reduction.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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