Dozens of health conditions are being supported through Attendance Allowance
More than 1.4 million people over State Pension age are receiving regular financial support for a health condition from the Department for Work and Pensions . Attendance Allowance is a benefit which currently provides 123,786 older people living in Scotland with daily living expenses of either £61.85 or £92.40 each week.
With treatment and healthy lifestyle changes, it's possible to control angina and reduce the risk of these more serious problems. However, if you are finding it difficult to complete simple tasks like cooking, washing or getting dressed, you could be eligible for Attendance Allowance. Below is an overview of what you should know about the benefit, including how to start your application.
How much could I get on Attendance Allowance? You could get either £61.85 or £92.40 a week depending on the level of care you need because of your condition, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £247.40 and £369.60 , respectively. Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension? No, it won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim it if you're still working and earning money.
What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you're thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming PIP straight away.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
State Pension payment warning to people reaching DWP retirement age this yearMen and women turning 66 this year will be eligible to claim their State Pension entitlement.
Read more »
DWP outlines medical conditions that make you eligible for PIPPersonal Independence Payment is a benefit that is gradually replacing Disability Living Allowance
Read more »
Five ways to boost State Pension payments before and after retirement ageNearly two million older people receive less than £100 each week in State Pension payments.
Read more »
Exact amount State Pensioners need for 'comfortable retirement' ahead of riseThe exact amount needed for state pensioners to have a comfortable retirement has increased in the last years due to a rise in the cost of living crisis and comes as Martin Lewis confirmed a rise in energy prices in a few months time.
Read more »
New DWP and HMRC weekly pay rates from April for State Pension and benefitsHMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.
Read more »
Confronting Saddam Hussein by Melvyn P Leffler — state of apprehension\n\t\t\tInsightful reads\n\t\t\tInterviews & reviews\n\t\t\tThe FT Crossword\n\t\t\tTravel, houses, entertainment & style\n\t\t
Read more »