Pension Credit Question.....

[trt]

I recieve P/C and since I fractured my hip 3 months ago and have ongoing damaged nerves to my leg. I also having been getting attendace allowance the past 6 weeks. .

I had a letter the other day from P/Credit saying I could be getting more due to my continued disabillity and enclosed a simple form to fill in.

Is there a limit to how much P/C you can get?

Many thanks.

[Ann]

Is Attendance Allowance stopped automatically after you get better or do you have to inform the authorities?

[daffy654]

How would the authorities know if you were better if you didn't inform them Ann?

As with all disability benefits, if your condition improves (or worsens) you must inform the relevant agency.

As to the OP, i'm not sure what the limit is on pension credits but there will definitely be one.

[NOX]

Pension credit is paid to 'top up' your pension to the minimum requirement where contributions alone do not cover it- therefore it is an ongoing benefit and unless something drastic changes like winning the lottery should not stop in all likelihood, so no there is ' no limit' as such- it depends on circumstances. Attendence Allowance is paid after retirement age where someone is ill or disabled in some way- there are 2 rates dependent upon how serious the issue is- and again it can be for a set period or ongoing. Fill the form in describing your problem at it's worst on a daily basis and take it from there.