The Scottish Authorities has introduced anybody whose Carer's Allowance award has been backdated to incorporate October 11, 2021 ought to obtain an additional fee that was given to greater than 90,000 claimants in December, earlier than the summer season.
Which implies when you didn't obtain the £462.80 Carer's Allowance Complement fee in December, and your declare has been backdated, you must get it in June.
Carer's Allowance Complement is paid twice a 12 months to folks dwelling in Scotland who obtain Carer's Allowance from the Division for Work and Pensions (DWP). You do want to use for it as it's paid mechanically to these receiving Carer's Allowance.
It's a non permanent fee till the profit is changed by a new devolved one, to be delivered by Social Safety Scotland and was launched to shortly enhance the quantity of Carer's Allowance paid to unpaid carers throughout the nation.
The best way to get the backdated further fee
You don't want to use for Carer’s Allowance Complement, will probably be paid mechanically.
To qualify for the backdated fee, you could have been:
- Getting Carer's Allowance on October 11, 2021
- Residing in Scotland on October 11, 2021 or with a real and enough hyperlink to Scotland
If you happen to're eligible for this fee, Social Safety Scotland can pay it into the identical account that you simply get your Carer's Allowance - nevertheless, most eligible carers can have acquired the fee in December 2021.
How a lot will I get in June?
If you happen to’re getting a fee for the October 11, 2021 eligibility date, you may get a complete fee of £462.80 in June, 2022.
That is made up of:
- Coronavirus Carer's Allowance Complement - £231.40
- Customary Carer's Allowance Complement for April 11 eligibility date - £231.40
If you happen to already acquired the additional fee in December, you'll obtain a £245.70 fee in June.
If you happen to're as a result of obtain a fee Social Safety Scotland will ship you a letter telling you the quantity to anticipate.
If you happen to're additionally as a result of obtain backdated complement funds chances are you'll obtain a distinct quantity.
It’s value noting that this fee is taxable, nevertheless it is not going to have an effect on some other advantages or Tax Credit you already obtain.
You don't want to contact Social Safety Scotland about this fee, the letter will verify the small print about your upcoming fee.
Carer’s Allowance Complement fee dates 2022
Funds will probably be made in:
- June 2022 - you can be paid £245.70 when you're getting Carer's Allowance on April 11, 2022
- December 2022 - you can be paid £245.70 when you're getting Carer's Allowance on October 10, 2022
Social Safety Scotland will announce precise fee dates nearer the time.
Discover out extra about Carer’s Allowance Complement on the mygov.scot web site right here.
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