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molly25311
molly25311

Hi, i have been awarded pip enhanced for daily living recently. i've never claimed before so this is all new to me. Was wondering if this entitles me to any other benefits/help financially. My partners earnings are to high apparently(i wish!) for benefits ive needed before. Is there any that dont partners earnings into account. Thanks

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  • denise15811
    denise15811 molly25311

    Posted

    This is because you're a couple and your partners earnings will always be used when claiming any benefits. I don't think there's anything. Car tax you have to be awarded at least 8 points in the "moving around" part to be able to claim 50% reduction. The same for the Blue Badge to have an automatic entitlement.

  • Scally
    Scally molly25311

    Posted

    It might be worth looking at working tax credit if you're able to claim it in your area.  This will take your partners earnings into account so it will depend how high his earnings are but it also takes into account the fact that you receive PIP enhanced for daily living.  The amount a partner can earn before the working tax credit payment drops to zero is likely to be higher than ESA so you might get something.  There are various tax credit calculators online that allow you to put your details and your partners and will give you an idea if you're likely to be entitled to anything.

  • whatshername
    whatshername molly25311

    Posted

    Hi,

    If you have enough national insurance contributions for the last two tax years ; you can claim ESA contribution based which doesn't take partner's income into account .

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