Child reaching 16
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Just a heads up for anyone on CSA1 who has a child nearing the age of 16, make sure you ring up and ask for a re-assessment as the PWC no longer gets the carers element of the allowance for the child. BUT if you don't ring and ask for a reassessment nothing will change.
Hubby rang month before child's b'day. He rang again a couple of days before b'day and nothing had been actioned. As a result by the time it was done we paid an extra week at the full amount.
However it's well worth doing it, as our payments have reduced by 20% - the biggest reduction in the whole time we've been paying.
Hubby rang month before child's b'day. He rang again a couple of days before b'day and nothing had been actioned. As a result by the time it was done we paid an extra week at the full amount.
However it's well worth doing it, as our payments have reduced by 20% - the biggest reduction in the whole time we've been paying.
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I dont understand why payments reduce. The child still costs the same amount, if not more!0
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It's also worth ringing when the child gets to age 11 and 14 as the carer element reduces by 25% then as well0
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Presumably at 16 they would not need child care that may have to be paid for.0
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This only applies to 1993 rules. Be aware that it also opens up the option for the PWC to request all your details are brought up to date - so you may find your payments go up!0
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every little helps
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