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retirement grant & benefits

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rogdodge52
rogdodge52 Posts: 1 Newbie
in Pensions, annuities & retirement planning
I am currently on ESA income based and housing and council tax benefits. I have just received notification of a retirement pension and retirement grant that is due to me from Sept 2012. what will happen to the lump sum as regards my benefits etc. will i lose all the lump sum or am i allowed to have so much savings ie the lump sum. the amount is either £3,333 or £5951 depending which offer i take. many thanks

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  • atush
    atush Posts: 18,731 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I would ask this on the benefits forum.

    the LS would count towards your capital assets limits, and any income towards your weekly/monthly income based benefits.
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