Child Benefit - Important Information from 2 November 2009
Due to legislative changes from 2 November 2009 when we calculate your Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Benefit we will include your Child Benefit in the calculation but this will not be counted as income.
For further information please contact any Highland Council Service Point.
Changes to Capital Thresholds for State Pension Credit Age Customers from 2 November 2009 - Important Information
Due to legislative changes from 2 November 2009 when we are calculating your entitlement to Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Benefit we will not count your capital as income if you have a combined capital of £10,000 and under. You must still tell us about all your capital even if your capital is under £10,000.
If your combined capital is more than £10,000 we will calculate your assumed income from capital on the basis of £1.00 for every £500 (or part thereof).
For further information please contact any Highland Council Service Point.
Employment Support Allowance - Important Information
1. Are you claiming Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit?
2. Are both you and your partner claiming Employment Support Allowance?
3. Do one of you receive the Support component and the other the Work Related component of Employment Support Allowance?
If you have answered yes to all three questions please contact any Highland Council Service Point immediately as you may be losing out on Benefit entitlement.