DFG means tested and save monthly DLA
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I've got a disability and I need to have modifications made to my house. I'm able to work from home as my job is computer based. I receive DLA which is not means tested.
My wages cover all my outgoings (I only buy what I need and I have some remaining money to save each month from it) because of this I am able to save all of the DLA money. As a DFG is means tested and my savings are above the threshold, should I have to contribute as much as the online calculator says I should when the savings are mainly due to the monthly DLA being saved?
My wages cover all my outgoings (I only buy what I need and I have some remaining money to save each month from it) because of this I am able to save all of the DLA money. As a DFG is means tested and my savings are above the threshold, should I have to contribute as much as the online calculator says I should when the savings are mainly due to the monthly DLA being saved?
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AFAIK it is still counted as income so it would be counted.Numb_fingers said:I've got a disability and I need to have modifications made to my house. I'm able to work from home as my job is computer based. I receive DLA which is not means tested.
My wages cover all my outgoings (I only buy what I need and I have some remaining money to save each month from it) because of this I am able to save all of the DLA money. As a DFG is means tested and my savings are above the threshold, should I have to contribute as much as the online calculator says I should when the savings are mainly due to the monthly DLA being saved?I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing [email protected]. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free February 2021**** "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.It starts with you, it starts from now. *** It is ok to be me.*** ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***Weight loss. ** 2 stone 7 lbs.***0 -
Numb_fingers said:I've got a disability and I need to have modifications made to my house. I'm able to work from home as my job is computer based. I receive DLA which is not means tested.
My wages cover all my outgoings (I only buy what I need and I have some remaining money to save each month from it) because of this I am able to save all of the DLA money. As a DFG is means tested and my savings are above the threshold, should I have to contribute as much as the online calculator says I should when the savings are mainly due to the monthly DLA being saved?
If your savings are over the threshold then there will likely not be any entitlement to a DFG.
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