DRO and benefits

lovinu28

Just under a fortnight ago I completed my application for a DRO with the citizen's advice bureau, and am now awaiting the barcoded letter to go and make the £90 payment. When filling out the budget my advisor at CAB said that my disability living allowance (DLA) payments didn't need to be included as disposable income as it is to help with my disability. However, within the last couple of days I have had a letter through from JobCentre Plus saying that I may be entitled to what they've called a Severe Disability Premium, which I understand would be included with my Employment Support Allowance. Would this premium have to be included within my disposable income, or would it be the same as with my DLA? Sorry for the rambling message, really hope someone has some kind of idea! I've been trying to get through to CAB to ask them but they're kind of useless at returning messages >_< Thanks in advance

debt_doctor

Hi,
Personally, I always treat disability premiums in the same way as DLA. However, there is nothing in the Intermediary Guidance that relates to the subject (as far as I am aware)

I hope your intermediary takes the same view.

DD