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3 months 3 weeks ago #293714 by benefit5405
Pension Credit and holidays was created by benefit5405
I apologize if I am posting in the wrong category, I can't find anything to do with pension credit information. Yes I have contacted Age UK and one particular adviser assessed my situation and gave me the wrong information on my entitlement so I just can't trust them.

This query is simple, I don't seem to be able to get a clear answer anywhere else and from experience I completely trust this site.

I am on Housing Benefit, Pension Credit Guarantee and PIP, I am aware that I can go on holiday abroad and be away for no more then 4 weeks without losing my pension credit, is it 4 weeks a year total or 4 weeks on multiple occasions during one year?

Does this rule apply to all 3 benefits?

Thank you very much for your help.

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3 months 2 weeks ago - 3 months 2 weeks ago #293728 by Gary
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Hi claudia45

It varies across benefits, for PIP it is 13 weeks, HB and PCG it is 4 weeks.

In regards to the frequency, the information I can find just states paid during a temporary absence abroad for up to 4 weeks. I cannot see anything that states temporary absence in a year. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governm...891536/dmgch0702.pdf see 071725 - 071739

Gary

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Last edit: 3 months 2 weeks ago by Gary.
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