The annual benefits uprating in April is typically determined by the September CPI inflation rate.
The Triple Lock guarantee determines the level of uprating for the State Pension and pays the highest between September’s Consumer Price Index inflation rate, earnings growth, or 2.5%. Once the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, has completed his review of the increase in prices, he must also decide whether to up-rate other benefits, and if so, by how much.
An uprating of 2.5% would see weekly Attendance Allowance payments increase to either £69.80 or £104.30 each week - as mentioned above, this amounts to £279.20 or £417.20 every payment period. Top Money Stories Today What is Attendance Allowance The latest figures from the DWP show that by the end of November 2022, there were more than 1.4 million older people receiving Attendance Allowance, including 127,399 living in Scotland.
It’s important to note that this list is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance, it is intended to help people understand what type of conditions are being supported. However, if you need extra support during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, you should check out the official eligibility guidance on the GOV.UK website here.
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. If you'd prefer to do it yourself you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to fill in your claim form here. Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
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