Benefits Advisory Officer, Dane Housing (Congleton) Ltd, Congleton Member since 22nd Jan 2004
Non-Dependant Deductions Fri 08-Apr-05 09:38 AM
Can someone please help to clarify the position with regard to non-dependant charges from April? I know that if the non dep is in receipt of Pension Credit that there is no charge. Is there are a charge if the claimant is on Pension Credit and the non-dep is working? I know the rules about AA and DLA(care).
Senior Training Officer, Brighton and Hove City Council, Brighton Member since 26th Jan 2004
RE: Non-Dependant Deductions Fri 08-Apr-05 10:52 AM
Yes normal rates of deduction apply BUT if a non-dep moves in with anyone over 65 no deduction is made for the first 6 months of the non-dep's residence. This applies to each non-dep who moves in and there are no linking rules - so if a non-dep moves out and another (or even the same one) moves in the 6 months starts up again.
Also if the non-dep's circumstances change such that a higher rate of deduction applies, that increased deduction is similarly deferred for 6 months.