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UC and disregarded money
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Posted upthread (reply to Ned) , PI payments don't have to be in trust with PCWobbly_World said:
I'm not sure what the rules are for pension credits
This thread is worth a read https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6645427/uc-interestWobbly_World said:I know for ESA and UC the compensation is only disregarded for 12 months unless it is in a trust fund. In my case, the solicitor who handled my claim gave me information about trust funds and referred me to a separate department who dealt with trust funds. Years later I had another much smaller injury claim handled by a different solicitor and they had little knowledge of trust funds. The solicitors informed DWP of the compensation awarded and I received a letter from DWP compensation recovery unit confirming no recovery of benefits.
It's been ruled via case law that money needs to be in trust, it doesn't has to be in a PI Trust Fund to be disregarded past the 12 months.
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