Disability Premium -who qualifies?

snoopy89

thanks richard9991, but when i rang the help liine they said no. this is why i did not proceed. can i calim back to new dla high rates date which is 3 months and how much is it. also when i did get is some time ago they told me i had to goto work, till i filled some forums in again, big thanks for confiming what m8 said. :j:T:)

richard9991

richard9991 wrote: »

i you live alone no one claims cares allowance for you have savings under £6000 then you are entitled to the severe disability prem plus the enhanced disability prem

here is what you should get

income support £65.45
disability premi £28.00
severe dis prem £53.63
enhanced dis prem £13.65 less money you are ready getting ie your incap what is left is what you get income support

richard9991

richard9991 wrote: »

here is what you should get

income support £65.45
disability premi £28.00
severe dis prem £53.63
enhanced dis prem £13.65 less money you areall ready getting ie your incap what is left is what you get for income support

you can claim back for upto 3 months so should be ok ring income support and tell them you want to make a claim and remind them of you dla award for high rate care

snoopy89

big thanks, just one more qestion if i may, is this only becuse i now get high rate mobility and care or should i have got it when i was on high rate mobility and low care. thanks again.:j

richard9991

snoopy89 wrote: »

thanks richard9991, but when i rang the help liine they said no. this is why i did not proceed. can i calim back to new dla high rates date which is 3 months and how much is it. also when i did get is some time ago they told me i had to goto work, till i filled some forums in again, big thanks for confiming what m8 said. :j:T:)

you can claim back for upto 3 months so should be ok ring income support and tell them you want to make a claim and remind them of you dla award for high rate care

richard9991

snoopy89 wrote: »

big thanks, just one more qestion if i may, is this only becuse i now get high rate mobility and care or should i have got it when i was on high rate mobility and low care. thanks again.:j

yes its because you now get high rate care low rate care doesnt get you the severe disability or the enhanced disability

snoopy89

if i have worked it out right its just over 37.00 a week, that makes a huge differance to help for me and the house. i added your figures and deducted my current rate of ib. big big thanks.:beer: i dont drink but i would buy you a few.:j:). than goodness for you and these forums.

richard9991

snoopy89 wrote: »

if i have worked it out right its just over 37.00 a week, that makes a huge differance to help for me and the house. i added your figures and deducted my current rate of ib. big big thanks.:beer: i dont drink but i would buy you a few.:j:). than goodness for you and these forums.

your welcome

sazy_2

Please help. My brother is disabled and i am wondering if he is entitled to other benefits/help.
He receives Incapacity benefit 108.05pw
DLA 93.15pw
Can he claim disability premium?
he is struggling with his gas and electricity bills, can he get help?

Richie-from-the-Boro

sazy .. .. the thread you've posted in is a couple of years old, you might do better starting your own new thread my friend if you are looking for advice.