Phasing in

Darna

Currently on CSA1 (old system) nil assessment but there are talks of being phased over onto CSA2.... how do they work payments out?

I know its 15% for one child etc, but how do they work phasing in payments

Just editing to say I am not on any benefits and I do work, will they just say I have to pay 15% straight away, or will I be slowly phased in as I was nil assessment before

krashovrload

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Do they still use phasing?

From my own experience I would say phasing only applies when you're paying a higher amount on the scheme you're being moved from (CSA1) than you would on the scheme that you're being moved to (CSA2).

I don't think they would apply it if (somehow) you are currently paying less on the scheme you're being moved from (CSA1) than you would on the scheme that you're being moved to (CSA2).

When they moved me from CSA1 to CSA2 it was a reduction of £5 a week per year over 5 years or until the new assessment figure was reached (whichever came first - in my case it took 5 years).

If you are going to start paying - I'd expect that you'd be paying the full amount required from as soon as they've done the calculations. I would be surprised if they ease you into it.!

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Crellow4

Phasing applies both upwards and downwards. You will only be transferred to CS2 if you re linked to an existing CS2 case. I suspect it is more likely that you I'll remain on th 'old scheme' until the 2012 scheme prompts your case to close.

Darna

Thanks, the lady on the phone said I was due to be changed over to csa2...?? But didn't say why, the only thing I can think is that the ex has just split with her partner and is claiming csa with him and he would have been put on the new system maybe? And they need both cases to be on the same system?

So if I was assessed as nil on the old system are my new payments going to be 15% of my income etc or do they phase them in starting at £5?

HoneyNutLoop

It would be phased in. The exact amount will depend on your income. Could be increments of £2.50, £5 or £10.

krashovrload

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Well I take it all back It does seems that phasing does indeed still exist and is applied both ways - which does make sense more now!

My issue (historically) with phasing was that when it was applied to my case (and probably many others) there wasn't really any need to!

It was back in the day when the pwc would only get £10/20 over the regular benefit payments regardless of what was paid...

As far as I can see the phasing made no difference to the amount of maintenance being received by the PWC for my son. The only person who noticed the change was me. I would get letters saying I should pay £35-ish but would be paying £67 (and then £62, £57 etc)...

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Darna

I have been told today my csa1 is being moved over to csa2 as there is another case linked (PWC has split with her partner and is claiming from him)

They said they would phase me in as I am nil assessment and the phase amount would be £5

Now I read on one site (nacsa) about phasing it goes up £5 every week until the maintenance amount is reached

But then on the csa site it reads as phases in at £5 a year?

Which is correct?, as if for example my new amount is £60 a week am I phased in paying a £5 a week for a max of 5 years

What happens to the difference? Is it built up as arrears?

Crellow4

It's £5 per year over 5 years. So in the example you've given your payments would be £5 year 1, £10 year 2, £15 year 3, £20 year 4 and £60 year 5. You do not build up arrears during the phasing period - unless of course you do not pay the phased amount!

Darna

Thank you, it makes sense now

Darna

Seems I am one of the ones that is going on the 2012 system, does anyone have any links and info on it, I can only find the one page that says is 16% of your gross income

If no one replys on this thread, I will start a new thread for it as its not about phasing in anymore

Crellow4

As far as I'm aware there is no phasing if you move onto the 2012 scheme.