Pension credit, not awarded severe disability addition despite PIP enhanced rate

Hi nordman

On the face of it it appears that you qualify for a single SDP. However I would read the following guide to check that you meet all the eligibility criteria.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/pension-credit

Let us know how you get on.

David

Hi Robbie

Thank you , what you say appears to be correct. In the case above both members of the couple need to be in receipt of " a qualifying Benefit " for the SDP to be paid.

PENSION CREDIT : additional amount for severe disability
To be entitled to this, you must meet all of the following conditions:

you must be getting a qualifying benefit (see below);
you must live alone (there are exceptions to this rule, eg if you just live with your partner and they also get a qualifying benefit); and
no one gets carer's allowance, carer support payment or the universal credit carer amount for looking after you.
The following are ‘qualifying benefits’:

the care component of disability living allowance (DLA) or Scottish adult DLA at the middle or highest rate;
attendance allowance or pension age disability payment;
constant attendance allowance (paid with the Industrial Injuries or War Pensions schemes);
the daily living component of personal independence payment or adult disability payment; or
armed forces independence payment.

David