High Rate DLA

phoebebanford

I have just been awarded High Rate DLA. Do I have to inform Income Support, Tax Credits and the Council as our rent is paid by housing benefit?

Also I use our car to get to the hospital every three weeks. Our tax expires at the end of Jan 09. Am I entitled to free car tax? I get high rate mobility and care. If I do how do I claim it, what do I have to do?

Thanks in advance

Phoebe

Fran

You can apply for exemption on:

If you're getting Disability Living Allowance, you'll need exemption certificate DLA 404 from the Disability Benefits Unit:

Telephone: 0845 712 3456
Textphone: 0845 722 44 33
You can get in contact 7.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Friday.

From Disabled Info website which has more details.

Yes, inform the different departments, you might be entitled to extra premiums JobcentrePlus Income Support info.

Trasthmatic

Phone 08457123456 and ask about a VED for your car tax.

If you have any other benefits that are based on the household income or are means tested, I would inform them that your DLA has increased. That way you should covered if any overpayment or underpayment is made.