Benefits if a Partner moves in

[kloofnek]

This is a hypothecal question.
If one is in receipt of HB/CT benefit because has State Pension +Pension Credit.Also in receipt of high rate DLA.
If one decides to move a partner in who in also in receipt of a small State Pension,a small Occupational Pension and working Part-Time.,how does one go on regarding HB/CT benefit?

[ummmm]

If I remember correctly DLA is not means tested so that won't be affected. HB/CTB will have to be reassessed after looking at the joint income.

[kloofnek]

So it is still possible to receive such benefits even if one partner is in employment.?

[kloofnek]

Would the Pension Credit be took into the equation or just State Pension?

[boxtops]

I don't know about those things, but I do know that if you are currently receiving 25% rebate on your council tax because you live alone, you will lose that as soon as a partner moves in.

[ummmm]

Yes, it's possible if you're on a low income. It really depends on how much joint income you have.

[ummmm]

Boxy...they are receiving council tax benefit.

[kloofnek]

Thank you all.

[hc4361]

Everything is taken in to consideration except the DLA.

[maclarencat]

Unless you give amounts no-one can tell you but I think it is unlikely that you will still be eligible for pension credit if your partner moves in also I doubt you would still get HB/CT benefit. In our area a pension age couple is said to need £236 a week income anything over that and your HB/CT will reduce as will your pension credit.

[kloofnek]

Did the online Benefit Calculater and it would appear that one would get HB/CT,maybe because of the DLA.

[themas]

Yes - the DLA can result in an increase in HB/CTB. But the entitlement to all the benefits other than DLA & state retirement pension will depend on the joint income of both partners.

[kloofnek]

Thank you

[kloofnek]

Another question about benefits:I am on State Pension+Pension Credit.I get housing and C/T benefits.Plus high rate mobility allowance.
I have just been told that one cannot have anyone staying eg:
My daughter and son-in-law coming for a holiday.
Does anyone know more about this,please?

[sara3]

no, that's not true.. but you have to declare if anyone moves in/out, or if you receive any income.

[themas]

There is a difference between someone staying with you for a short time for a holiday - which does not affect anything unless you are receiving money for letting out the rooms - and someone coming to live in your property with you for an indefinite period. The latter has to be reported.

[askyourgran]

I think you have to declare a change of circumstances to your living arrangements, then let the DWp decide, to be on the safe side. The Council Tax will probably be revised.