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Benefits with babies!

girly_3
girly_3 Posts: 6 Forumite
in Marriage, relationships & families
Hi,
I am currently on long term incapacity benefit and will be so for the foreseeable future, I also get lower level disbility allowance, care component.

My husband and I are now thinking of trying for a baby but financial issues are a worry if I'll need childcare help. Does anyone know hoe being pregnant/ having a baby will affect these benefits?

Thanks
Charles J

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  • Js_Other_Half
    Js_Other_Half Posts: 3,116 Forumite
    The DLA is yours for however long the initial award was for. You say you have lower level Care component ? There are 3 levels - are you on the lowest?

    http://www.youreable.com/TwoShare/getPage/09Money/2Benefits%20&%20grants/Site/ICB
    "Long-term ICB is paid at a higher rate than the lower rate. Extra benefit may be paid for dependent adults and children. An age addition may be payable with long-term ICB depending on the age at start of incapacity."
    The IVF worked;DS born 2006.
  • Sarahsaver
    Sarahsaver Posts: 8,390 Forumite
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    You will be eligible for a childcare element within your child tax credit if you are on dla or incap. EVEN IF you are not working. I know this because I was in that situation.
    Member no.1 of the 'I'm not in a clique' group :rotfl:
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