Means testing a couple

danjo-xx

I've been reading up on this but can't get my head around it.

I'm shortly on a State pension contributory. Small savings in my name.

Partner is on Disability Allowance. Zero Savings.

What happens going forward if I was lucky enough to win say 3k, or 5k, and put it in my bank account, do I have to declare this and would half of it be assessed against my partner as means, even though none of it is in their name.


Trying to understand how my new situation works.

mp22

When you get your pension would you be better off claiming for your partner ie dependant adult.Other than that worry about extra money when you have it.

eastbono

If you have zero savings then 3k or 5k winnings will not impact on your partners DA claim. You state con pension would not be affected even if you won a couple of million as the contributory pension is based on your contributions.

danjo-xx

mp22 wrote: »

When you get your pension would you be better off claiming for your partner ie dependant adult.

Would only get €153.60 as under 66 unfortunately.

Other than that worry about extra money when you have it.

fair point:D but I always like to know what could be coming down the tracks.:eek:

mp22

fair point:D but I always like to know what could be coming down the tracks.:eek:[/QUOTE]
Well if you wish to share the winning numbers for the lotto, who are we to complain.

danjo-xx

eastbono wrote: »

If you have zero savings then 3k or 5k winnings will not impact on your partners DA claim. You state con pension would not be affected even if you won a couple of million as the contributory pension is based on your contributions.

I understand that and it will be great to be on an insurance based payment myself.

Do I now only have to report any changes to my partners situation only.

e.g if i won a 100k etc and gave partner nowt..... nothing to report...
but If I gave partner half or all, then must report.

Hope I find myself in this situation yay

eastbono

Oh if you won 100k then that would impact on partners claim whether or not you gave them anything and the onus would be on her to report any change to her means.

myshirt

OP, note also that there are tax implications if you give your partner some of these winnings...

I have a sneaking suspicion you may be coming into money, so I too would be obliged if you will share the lotto numbers :pac:

danjo-xx

myshirt wrote: »

I have a sneaking suspicion you may be coming into money, so I too would be obliged if you will share the lotto numbers :pac:

ok just between me n you, here you go.

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