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My boyfriend wants to get engaged and I'm not sure how it would work ref: benefits. At the moment I am working part time and get help.
If I get engaged would things change?
He would not move in until we are married, he lived with his parents (part ease, part help them make ends meet).
I know that if he moved in or we were married I have to tell benefits, but if I am engaged, living apart do I have to? Just trying to make sure I get it right, moved last week and spent a total of 5 1/2 on phone to all benefits people to sort it all out!
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  • thorsoak
    thorsoak Posts: 7,166 Forumite
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    Are your benefits WTC and HB?
  • mummyfleming
    mummyfleming Posts: 84 Forumite
    Yes they are. I am currently just making all ends meet.
    Saving for the future 1 penny at a time
  • midnight_express
    midnight_express Posts: 1,272 Forumite
    How romantic.
  • NYM
    NYM Posts: 4,066 Forumite
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    My boyfriend wants to get engaged and I'm not sure how it would work ref: benefits. At the moment I am working part time and get help.
    If I get engaged would things change?
    He would not move in until we are married,
    he lived with his parents (part ease, part help them make ends meet).
    I know that if he moved in or we were married I have to tell benefits, but if I am engaged, living apart do I have to? Just trying to make sure I get it right, moved last week and spent a total of 5 1/2 on phone to all benefits people to sort it all out!


    No, they won't change until you are 'living' together.
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