Non-dependent children and Housing Benefit deductions

bestpud

Does anyone know if there is a HB deduction for a non-dependent on an apprenticeship and earning £95 a week, please?

I assumed dd would come into the 'earning under £120 a week' bracket so there would be a deduction of £7 something a week for her.

However, I was told on the phone (by HB) they don't make a deduction for apprentices?

I know she is exempt from Council Tax while an apprentice.

I'll find out when I do provide evidence and they re-process the claim but it would help with forward planning to know now if anyone can tell me.

She is 18 btw.

Js_Other_Half

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/technical-guidance/rr2-a-guide-to-housing-benefit/what-you-can-claim-for/non-dependants/

" deduction will not be made from your HB if: the non-dependant is in receipt of a training allowance or a YTS scheme "

bestpud

Js_Other_Half wrote: »

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/technical-guidance/rr2-a-guide-to-housing-benefit/what-you-can-claim-for/non-dependants/

" deduction will not be made from your HB if: the non-dependant is in receipt of a training allowance or a YTS scheme "

Thank you, that is good news! :beer: