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MAC on UC Moving To Specified Accommodation - HB Calculation
Hello - long time reader, first time questioner.
I have a MAC who are in receipt of UC in one of our Housing Association bungalows. It’s difficult to get the full picture, but I believe their award now includes the Transitional SDP Element, following Mr winning his PIP appeal late last year. He is State Pension Age, she has ESA SG and PIP. The original UC award was made up of Standard Allowance, Housing Element, LCWRA for Mrs, Carer Element for Mr. They do not actually receive a UC payment as the deductions for rent, advance and social fund leave them with nothing.
They are looking to move into specified accommodation. If the Housing Element is removed from their UC, it will leave a minimal amount in payment (although again this will be deducted for repayments). When HB is assessed, will this have any effect, or will HB just assess as a MAC with 2 x SDP?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Louise
UC is a passporting benefit, so provided that they get a non-zero amount of UC, they will be passported to maximum HB.
UC is a passporting benefit, so provided that they get a non-zero amount of UC, they will be passported to maximum HB.
Thank you. I’m ringing them back on Monday for their UC breakdown. What if they don’t receive a Transitional SDP Element, so when they move their UC will end completely. Will HB assess as a working aged couple and include the 2 x SDP?
If they do not have any UC entitlement, they will be assessed under the pension-age HB rules. The normal SDP rules will apply.
Wonderful, thank you both for the advice