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Yes, personal injury compensation is disregarded from means tested benefits for 52 weeks.1
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Thanks ,there is some conflicting information online .. Some say it is disregarded only if it is held in a " trust" also would the Pension credit people need to be informed about the payout or will they automatically know ?KxMx said:Yes, personal injury compensation is disregarded from means tested benefits for 52 weeks.
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PI are disregarded for 12 months from date of first payment , if put in a Trust then it's disregard indefinitely[Deleted User] said:
Thanks ,there is some conflicting information online .. Some say it is disregarded only if it is held in a " trust" also would the Pension credit people need to be informed about the payout or will they automatically know ?KxMx said:Yes, personal injury compensation is disregarded from means tested benefits for 52 weeks.
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