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9 years 10 months ago #142331 by HadEnough
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Ok, a little bit stressed here- I've just had a call from DWP with a decision on SDA.
I get ESA and PIP higher rate Daily living and Mobility, however I share a house with my elderly, infirm father- he has State Pension.
I'm told that I'm not entitled to SDA as I share a house with my Father!
It appears that at nearly 80, and with his own health failing he is expected to take care of anything I may need help with,
That's ok as he can claim Carers Allowance...in theory
The thing is he can't claim this due to his receipt of Pension.
This seems completely unreasonable, where do I stand?
I get ESA and PIP higher rate Daily living and Mobility, however I share a house with my elderly, infirm father- he has State Pension.
I'm told that I'm not entitled to SDA as I share a house with my Father!
It appears that at nearly 80, and with his own health failing he is expected to take care of anything I may need help with,
That's ok as he can claim Carers Allowance...in theory
The thing is he can't claim this due to his receipt of Pension.
This seems completely unreasonable, where do I stand?
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9 years 10 months ago #142344 by Gordon
I assume you mean the Severe Disability Premium (SDP)!
I'm afraid the legislation takes no account of the age of the person that you are living with, the only way around this would be if your father was also in receipt of a qualifying benefit such as AA or MRC or HRC DLA.
Whilst your father cannot be paid Carers Allowance as it is classed as an overlapping benefit with the State Pension, if he is eligible for Pension Credit he would receive the Carers Addition if he made a claim.
Gordon
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HadEnough wrote: Ok, a little bit stressed here- I've just had a call from DWP with a decision on SDA.
I get ESA and PIP higher rate Daily living and Mobility, however I share a house with my elderly, infirm father- he has State Pension.
I'm told that I'm not entitled to SDA as I share a house with my Father!
It appears that at nearly 80, and with his own health failing he is expected to take care of anything I may need help with,
That's ok as he can claim Carers Allowance...in theory
The thing is he can't claim this due to his receipt of Pension.
This seems completely unreasonable, where do I stand?
I assume you mean the Severe Disability Premium (SDP)!
I'm afraid the legislation takes no account of the age of the person that you are living with, the only way around this would be if your father was also in receipt of a qualifying benefit such as AA or MRC or HRC DLA.
Whilst your father cannot be paid Carers Allowance as it is classed as an overlapping benefit with the State Pension, if he is eligible for Pension Credit he would receive the Carers Addition if he made a claim.
Gordon
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9 years 10 months ago #142361 by HadEnough
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Thank you Gordon. Indeed I do mean SDP, brain-fart moment there!
I'll look into AA and pension credit- but I don't think he is eligible. He does have a small private pension, as well as State. but no Benefits.
He would have to claim PIP.
It just seems completely wrong and unreasonable, given the circumstances, he's nearly 80!
I did expect him to be classed as an exempt person,, oh well.
I'll look into AA and pension credit- but I don't think he is eligible. He does have a small private pension, as well as State. but no Benefits.
He would have to claim PIP.
It just seems completely wrong and unreasonable, given the circumstances, he's nearly 80!
I did expect him to be classed as an exempt person,, oh well.
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9 years 10 months ago #142363 by Gordon
It's AA or nothing as he is too old to claim PIP.
Gordon
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HadEnough wrote: Thank you Gordon. Indeed I do mean SDP, brain-fart moment there!
I'll look into AA and pension credit- but I don't think he is eligible. He does have a small private pension, as well as State. but no Benefits.
He would have to claim PIP.
It just seems completely wrong and unreasonable, given the circumstances, he's nearly 80!
I did expect him to be classed as an exempt person,, oh well.
It's AA or nothing as he is too old to claim PIP.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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