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7 years 3 weeks ago #212119 by Ecovegan
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Hi, hope I'm posting this in the right place?
A relative has been told (I don't know who by?) that they can't claim DLA for their child as they're both working and are earning too much. The child's been ill for a few years now, has been off school and they've had to cut back their hours in order to look after him.
I thought that DLA was non means tested? I just wondered if anyone on the forum has had this experience?
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A relative has been told (I don't know who by?) that they can't claim DLA for their child as they're both working and are earning too much. The child's been ill for a few years now, has been off school and they've had to cut back their hours in order to look after him.
I thought that DLA was non means tested? I just wondered if anyone on the forum has had this experience?
Thanks
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7 years 3 weeks ago #212172 by Gordon
The information in wrong!
Providing the child is under 16 then a claim for DLA can be made. DLA and PIP are not included in the Benefit Cap and the benefits are not means tested.
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Paula wrote: Hi, hope I'm posting this in the right place?
A relative has been told (I don't know who by?) that they can't claim DLA for their child as they're both working and are earning too much. The child's been ill for a few years now, has been off school and they've had to cut back their hours in order to look after him.
I thought that DLA was non means tested? I just wondered if anyone on the forum has had this experience?
Thanks
The information in wrong!
Providing the child is under 16 then a claim for DLA can be made. DLA and PIP are not included in the Benefit Cap and the benefits are not means tested.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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7 years 3 weeks ago #212175 by Ecovegan
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Thanks Gordon,
I'll let them know. I'm not sure who told them that they weren't entitled to apply. But I think it's probably due to them both being on a high wage; maybe the person thought they were applying for themselves and not a child.
Many thanks
I'll let them know. I'm not sure who told them that they weren't entitled to apply. But I think it's probably due to them both being on a high wage; maybe the person thought they were applying for themselves and not a child.
Many thanks
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7 years 3 weeks ago #212177 by Gordon
Even if they were applying for themselves, their income would not be a factor.
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Paula wrote: Thanks Gordon,
I'll let them know. I'm not sure who told them that they weren't entitled to apply. But I think it's probably due to them both being on a high wage; maybe the person thought they were applying for themselves and not a child.
Many thanks
Even if they were applying for themselves, their income would not be a factor.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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