Reduction in Carers Allowance on CSA1

Cheeky_Cherub

Thanks Kelloggs. What about the rate for 2008 when she became 15 this should now be halved shouldnt it?

kelloggs36

If the last assessment was done in March 2008 it won't have changed - you will need to get a new assessment up to date, and that will be done with current allowances - it won't be backdated.

Cheeky_Cherub

K, We tried to get a new assessment done based on his reduction in wages but we just had a letter sent back saying there is no change and obviously they dont include assessment breakdowns in a no change letter.

We also have an issue with them taking his travelling expenses as income (which I believe they shouldnt be) but thats a separate issue.

Do we just ask them for a reassessment based on the new allowance figure? Is there any rules where you can appeal for it to be backdated?

Thanks as always

kelloggs36

If you have had a letter saying that they are refusing to supercede an assessment you should be able to appeal - but it depends on whether it would change the assessment much.

If you want to PM me any details, I can work out an assessment for you and you can compare them.

Cheeky_Cherub

Thanks Kelloggs, will PM you