A married couple applying for fuel allowance

kisshandra

Hi, just wondering if anyone could help me. My parents have applied for the fuel allowance and have got rejected saying there income exceeds the income limit.

My father is on the Contributory state pension €230.30 pw (He is 74y)
My mother has a weekly income of €190 (She is 65y) She is not on a pension till next March.

I was looking up on the citizens Information website, it states:
"The assessable income limit for a couple (where the qualified adult is 66 or over) is €536.60 (€100 plus €230.30 plus €206.30)"

Am I missing something here?

mp22

You will not qualify for a Fuel Allowance if:

• Your heating needs are met under a deed transferring property
• You live with someone who is not getting one of the qualifying payments for the Fuel Allowance
• You are on a contributory payment and have income above the means test limits (see below)

The second one of the above might be the problem.


From here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/extra_social_welfare_benefits/fuel_allowance.html

kisshandra

thanks