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How does collecting a private pension(s) affect UC, UC50, other benefits eg CA
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2 years 6 months ago #276466 by Diane
How does collecting a private pension(s) affect UC, UC50, other benefits eg CA was created by Diane
I would really appreciate some basic advise on how collecting a private pension(s) would actually affect my UC, UC50 and Carers Allowance payments. Currently got another 12 years before I can collect state pension. I have tried to read the HMRC pages on this but find it very confusing to say the least. I am also trying to contact CAB regarding this issue, not sure if I will need another Pensionwise appointment or not, think it depends upon how much actual detail I can provide second time around.
Other benefits I currently get which may or may not be affected: Warm Home Payments, PIPs for my son whom I care for. Would private pension(s) affect my UC council tax discounts? Very unsure what else may be affected or not.
Other benefits I currently get which may or may not be affected: Warm Home Payments, PIPs for my son whom I care for. Would private pension(s) affect my UC council tax discounts? Very unsure what else may be affected or not.
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2 years 6 months ago #276501 by latetrain
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Replied by latetrain on topic How does collecting a private pension(s) affect UC, UC50, other benefits eg CA
Hi Diane
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
A private pension will affect any means tested benefits such as UC and CTRS.
There are two types of income (in simple terms), that UC considers; Earned and Unearned.
Earned income is exactly what it appears, money that you have earned either as an employee or you have declared that you paid yourself if self-employed. Earned income is subject to a 55% taper after you have exceeded any Work Allowance.
Unearned income, is deducted £ for £ from your UC. Your pension is classed as Unearned income.
You mention UC50 in your post, if you are in receipt of NS ESA which is Contribution Based then a lump sum will not affect your NS ESA but a regular payment will. If the pension is more then £85/week then there will be a £1/week deduction for every £2 in excess of the £85.
You need to get advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation who will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration; advicelocal.uk
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
A private pension will affect any means tested benefits such as UC and CTRS.
There are two types of income (in simple terms), that UC considers; Earned and Unearned.
Earned income is exactly what it appears, money that you have earned either as an employee or you have declared that you paid yourself if self-employed. Earned income is subject to a 55% taper after you have exceeded any Work Allowance.
Unearned income, is deducted £ for £ from your UC. Your pension is classed as Unearned income.
You mention UC50 in your post, if you are in receipt of NS ESA which is Contribution Based then a lump sum will not affect your NS ESA but a regular payment will. If the pension is more then £85/week then there will be a £1/week deduction for every £2 in excess of the £85.
You need to get advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation who will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration; advicelocal.uk
Gary
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