P.i.p. Paynents Affecting Housing Benefit?

[bruce5755]

Hi, does any one know if receiving PIP (new benefit replacing DLA) affects the amount of HB you receive, with the old DLA it didn't, but i cant find any information regarding this elsewhere.

Many thanks in advance.
Bruce

[Mamyalynne]

It doesn't as far as I'm aware but you are advised to tell the people paying your HB that you are in receipt of PIP.

[Mamyalynne]

when DWP ask for it.
//How will PIP affect my Housing Benefit / Council Tax Reduction?
DLA is disregarded as income when your award of Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction is calculated and this will continue with PIP. However, it is important for us to know if you receive PIP it as it will mean that we can award additional benefit in some circumstances because we are able to award additional premiums.//


From just one Councils Q&A page.

[tamborine]

is this helpful ?

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/search.htm?query=pip+%26+dla

[DaisyNonna]

Try talking in English rather than initials.
People might then understand your concerns.

[Mamyalynne]

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Housing Benefit (HB)

[bruce5755]

Mamyalynne, thank you for all your help, I've found it a very informative.
tamborine, yes, it was very helpful.
DaisyNonna, sorry, but welcome to the minefield of benefits. These are all recognised terms in the world of welfare benefits, and don't even get me started on ESA (WRAG group) and ESA (support group) or PIP, DLA, HB, CTR, AA. The list goes on and on, believe me! However, you might like to try being a bit less abrasive in your responses, or perhaps apply for a job working for the DWP, for IDS!!!!!!!!!