Pension Credit changes for 2020.

old_biker

I am happy to be proven wrong - thanks to xylophone and jem 16 and anyone else that has mentioned it.

It would appear that the press reports are referring to Adult Dependency Increase, something which I have never heard of. The way I read the articles they implied that it was the part of PC which is paid when 1 partner has not reached pension age, as per my quote above.

Thanks again

OB

Pollycat

old_biker wrote: »

I am happy to be proven wrong - thanks to xylophone and jem 16 and anyone else that has mentioned it.

It would appear that the press reports are referring to Adult Dependency Increase, something which I have never heard of. The way I read the articles they implied that it was the part of PC which is paid when 1 partner has not reached pension age, as per my quote above.

Thanks again

OB

Adult Dependency Increase is mentioned on gov.uk - similar wording to that in post #9

Adult Dependency Increase

Adult Dependency Increase is a payment for a partner who is financially dependent on you. You may be getting this as part of your State Pension.
Adult Dependency Increase closed to new applications in 2010.
From 6 April 2020 all payments will stop. If you get Adult Dependency Increase now, you’ll keep getting it until then, as long as you’re eligible.
When payments stop you may be eligible to apply for Pension Credit or Universal Credit.
If you get Adult Dependency Increase for a spouse or anyone else that lives with you, you’ll need to report any change in your circumstances.

https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/what-youll-get

Both sources make it pretty clear (at least to me) that is has nothing to do with Pension Credit.
In fact it says Pension Credit may be an alternative.

Maybe the articles you read were sloppy journalism (which wouldn't surprise me).

old_biker

If you know about Adult Dependency then I guess the issue is clear but if you don't the article I read casts doubts.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/big-20-changes-wages-benefits-17478773


Scroll to item 17. - ''Pension adult dependants Credit''

Pollycat

old_biker wrote: »

If you know about Adult Dependency then I guess the issue is clear but if you don't the article I read casts doubts.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/big-20-changes-wages-benefits-17478773


Scroll to item 17. - ''Pension adult dependants Credit''

From the article:

17. Pension 'adult dependants' credit ends

The adult dependent's credit is worth £70 a week on a state pension.
It is designed to help people with someone else relying on them, but it will stop being paid in April.
The pensions Act 2007 blocked people from applying for the credit after 2010.
But anyone already getting the extra cash by then was allowed to keep claiming it for as long as they were entitled.
That's stopping in April, seeing anyone with an "adult dependent" - generally a husband or wife under state pension age - lose the extra cash.

I wasn't aware of the 'Adult Dependency Increase' either but I didn't read the article and think this:

old_biker wrote: »

couples where one partner has not reached state pension age will no longer be eligible to claim pension credit even though they are currently in receipt of it. Reports are that this will reduce joint income by about £300 per month.

Pension Credit is nothing to do with one adult being dependent on another.


As I said earlier - sloppy journalism.

jem16

old_biker wrote: »

If you know about Adult Dependency then I guess the issue is clear but if you don't the article I read casts doubts.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/big-20-changes-wages-benefits-17478773


Scroll to item 17. - ''Pension adult dependants Credit''

Ok I can see why you were mixed up as it really should have been called Adult Dependency Increase.

Always best to check out what is really happening via Gov.uk. Here is the info on Pension Credit.

https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility

old_biker

Thank you all for your contributions.

I did check out gov.uk but the way the article is put still cast doubts in my mind. I could not have clarified the issue without discussing it here with those who know

Thanks

[Deleted User]

old_biker wrote: »

Thank you all for your contributions.

I did check out gov.uk but the way the article is put still cast doubts in my mind. I could not have clarified the issue without discussing it here with those who know

Thanks

I was quite puzzled myself and spent time googling and found nothing until the other posters gave the information.

jem16

Silvertabby wrote: »

Curious myself - but this seems to be the answer. OP's friends have indeed been looking at the USA State Social Security ages.

I think you've put this on the wrong thread.

Silvertabby

jem16 wrote: »

I think you've put this on the wrong thread.

Oops - thanks ! Moved.

gfplux

It will still be painful when it happens.