compensation money and benifits

[ilovesprouts]

hi ive just got a interim payment, from the insurance from where i had my accident how much are u allowed to have before my benifit stops?

I think it's £6,000 in savings.

What benefits are you on?

If you are on DLA or PIP it isn't means tested.

i get a little bit of income support and i get pip carers allowence son gets dla

You need to declare it and then they will recalculate your Income Support if necessary.

It wouldn't affect your sons DLA but it may do your others.

It is worth speaking to CAB as they would be able to point you into the right direction.

yeah i thought as much and i know i wont be able to have any benifits wen i get my final compensation but think i can still keep pip ca am i right ?

If your due a significant compensation payment seek legal advice. You may be able to put it in a trust fund.

O'my a bit confused. Do you get ca aswell as PIP or just ca?

If you're going to get a sizeable payout you may want to speak to your solicitor about a personal injury trust so that your benefits won't be affected.

i get pip for my self and carers allowence wont get my big pay out just yet as it only been 2.6m so not sure wen big pay out will be? its just a interim payment of 7k i just got.

I would speak to dwp then.

Your PIP won't be effected but not sure about your carers allowance though.

also been told when i get my compo i will have to pay all my pip back

Wow, so are you getting much for yourself in the end?

Why will you have to pay your PIP back? PIP isn't means tested so a multi millionaire can apply and if eligible they are entitled to receive it.

Yes, the Scottish lottery winners were in the papers for still claiming dla.

You won't have to pay pip back, carers neither will it forget your carers allowance as it is not income.

Affect not forget.

For £7k your income support will be reduced by £4 a week. First £6k ignored then reduced by £1 for every £250. That is the only thing that will be affected. Carers, dla , pip, tax credits will continue as normal.

wont be getting my final payout yet not a clue how much, but i broke my back smashed my femur, cuts all over my hands nearly, died from a blood clot did 9 weeks in hosp. never want to go through that again and im still having treatment over two years later. and been left with life changing injurys.