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5 years 2 weeks ago #247136 by Red Fox
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My council use my disability payments (was DLA now PIP) to calculate what housing benefit I am entitled to. I thought that disability payments were not supposed to be included in council calculations? Manchester doesn't include them? secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/200008/ben...ouncil_tax_support/3
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5 years 2 weeks ago #247137 by Gary
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Hi Red Fox
DLA, PIP and AA are disregarded for the calculations of HB, different LA's will do calculations slightly differently, some will add the awards in part of the calculations then subtract the award later on before giving the final figure.
Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible for additional premiums when working out your HB entitlement.
www.gov.uk/housing-benefit
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DLA, PIP and AA are disregarded for the calculations of HB, different LA's will do calculations slightly differently, some will add the awards in part of the calculations then subtract the award later on before giving the final figure.
Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible for additional premiums when working out your HB entitlement.
www.gov.uk/housing-benefit
Gary
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5 years 2 weeks ago #247138 by Gordon
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Disability benefits can be used in the calculation of Discretionary Housing Payments.
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Disability benefits can be used in the calculation of Discretionary Housing Payments.
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