HB / PIP / under 35 shared accommodation rate vs 1 bed LHA rate
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acooper95
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Hi all,
My son within the last week has been awarded standard rates of PIP (Both rates) and Severe Disability Premium. He also claims income bases ESA and is in the support group.
Will he now be eligible for the 1 bed rate instead of the shared?
I called up the council this morning and informed them of the PIP award and was told he gets the maximum amount already (Shared) and won't get any more?
My son within the last week has been awarded standard rates of PIP (Both rates) and Severe Disability Premium. He also claims income bases ESA and is in the support group.
Will he now be eligible for the 1 bed rate instead of the shared?
I called up the council this morning and informed them of the PIP award and was told he gets the maximum amount already (Shared) and won't get any more?
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Is he in a 1 bedroom self contained property? Or is he in shared property?These are my own views and you should seek advice from your local Benefits Department or CAB.0
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Should get the 1 bedroom rate.
If he needs an overnight carer then he will get the 2 bedroom rate.
They have made the wrong decision - ask for reconsideration quoting the regulations.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/324708/lha-guidance-manual.pdf
Nobody claims carers allowance to look after him do they?These are my own views and you should seek advice from your local Benefits Department or CAB.0 -
Housing_Benefit_Officer wrote: »Should get the 1 bedroom rate.
If he needs an overnight carer then he will get the 2 bedroom rate.
They have made the wrong decision - ask for reconsideration quoting the regulations.
2.080
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/324708/lha-guidance-manual.pdf
Nobody claims carers allowance to look after him do they?
All sorted now, thanks! CAB and Shelter literally had no idea. Pretty poor to be honest.
He's in a 2 bed house on his own. But today been given 1 bed rate. Good news.0
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