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6 years 7 months ago #222335 by AllenS
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I am having my review home assessment on 11/12/18 ( my PIP runs till Sept 2019)
On reading the guides in preparation I noticed the possibility of “more housing benefit if you receive the severe disability premium” I wondered if this would apply to me?
I have had this extra premium from day one of my ESA 2013 ( though backdated as not automatically applied ) my recent ESA Appeal was won in August 2018 & runs for at least 24 months & I was moved into the support group - Thank You .
I assumed housing would have relevant information.
Should I be contacting housing with this information since they pay the normal rate towards my rent & I top up the deficit myself .
Is it known how much extra they pay & therefore is it worth pursing ?
Thank you moderators in advance.
On reading the guides in preparation I noticed the possibility of “more housing benefit if you receive the severe disability premium” I wondered if this would apply to me?
I have had this extra premium from day one of my ESA 2013 ( though backdated as not automatically applied ) my recent ESA Appeal was won in August 2018 & runs for at least 24 months & I was moved into the support group - Thank You .
I assumed housing would have relevant information.
Should I be contacting housing with this information since they pay the normal rate towards my rent & I top up the deficit myself .
Is it known how much extra they pay & therefore is it worth pursing ?
Thank you moderators in advance.
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6 years 7 months ago #222377 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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Housing Benefit does not work like other benefits., you are given an income allowance, the SDP will increase this, as long as you do not fully erode this allowance then you will receive full HB, so unless your HB is being reduced due to your income and you are not already receiving the SDP, which is unlikely, then you will already be receiving the full rate but if you are still unsure then give them a ring.
Gordon
Housing Benefit does not work like other benefits., you are given an income allowance, the SDP will increase this, as long as you do not fully erode this allowance then you will receive full HB, so unless your HB is being reduced due to your income and you are not already receiving the SDP, which is unlikely, then you will already be receiving the full rate but if you are still unsure then give them a ring.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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