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  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,571 Forumite
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    It has never seemed fair to me that just a few coppers can make such a huge difference.

    I've never understood why people who are only receiving the same income as those on PC can't also get the extra help - it ought to be the level of income that triggers access, not whether you are receiving PC or not.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
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    Mojisola wrote: »
    I've never understood why people who are only receiving the same income as those on PC can't also get the extra help - it ought to be the level of income that triggers access, not whether you are receiving PC or not.

    If people are on exactly the same income they will usually qualify for some Housing Benefit if applicable and Council Tax Reduction although this is not always the case. The new TV licence rules are harsh because it is a rigid cut off.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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