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TrainGeek1808

Spoke to MacMillan advisor today - she confirmed all the above (just wanted to make doubly sure; was in for treatment anyway and she is based there so popped in to see her whilst there).

So, now told CA no claim from 1/4/15. That confused them as they didn't get the form until 7/4/15, and apparently if it isn't wrote in a white box it doesn't go on to the computer - hence the confusion in the last few posts.

They are going to recalculate and amend as necessary. Once I get CA letter I need to ring IS and update them, as DWP departments aren't the greatest at communication apparently(!) - and they will update accordingly.

My only concern is that IS have recalculated the Carers Premium from 27/5/15, which means CA must be getting paid too. Just a question of whether that's going to mess up my benefits for a few weeks while they sort everything out. Shouldn't be a problem as I've got a buffer built up in my 'holding account' which will cope with this - it's just making sure the dates are right!

Assuming my CA is paid after 1/4/15 then 'repaid', which benefit is it deducted from, is it IS or HB?

Thanks for all the advice, hopefully this will sort itself out fairly quickly.

TrainGeek

nannytone_2

it shouldn't stop or suspend your claim.
you may get paid the lower carers premium instead of the SDP while it is sorted, but it will be backdated within a few weeks.
good luck!