I am thinking of moving in with my parter. I currently receive LCRWA/UC and PIP. I get council tax reductions and water rate discount.
My partner is on a low income and in receipt of working tax credits. But he has savings over £16k.
From what I am reading, I would lose the UC element of my benefits. Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Would this impact his benefit? He is currently getting a single persons council tax element which he will lose.
Thanks in advance. I have tried to research this but am not confident I am clear on it all.
Yes, you would lose your UC, you would be treated as a couple and your joint income, savings and assets will be considered. Savings and assets over £16,000 will terminate your UC claim.
Your Council Tax and Water Rate reductions are means-tested and will likely end as well.
Gordon
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