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Severe disability premium
8 years 9 months ago #138214 by Gordon
Not quite
PC takes into account your savings but SDP does not, so if they are already receiving PC then they can apply for SDP and it will be paid as long as they meet the criteria for SDP and there is some PC in payment.
It may be possible to backdate the SDP if they are able to show when they first met the criteria, back payment will be based on when they start receiving PC or became eligible for SDP, whichever is the later.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Severe disability premium
Irene wrote: Thank you Gordon I believe I understand this now - this gentleman is in receipt of pension credit and AA but if he applies for sdp he will not get it as he has over £6000 in savings. Have I got it right finally??
Not quite
PC takes into account your savings but SDP does not, so if they are already receiving PC then they can apply for SDP and it will be paid as long as they meet the criteria for SDP and there is some PC in payment.
It may be possible to backdate the SDP if they are able to show when they first met the criteria, back payment will be based on when they start receiving PC or became eligible for SDP, whichever is the later.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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