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Moving in with elderly parent.

  • 22-09-2019 6:30pm
    #1
    hadepsx
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    Hi all. If a sibling was to move into a separate housing unit on the same land as their parent, would that affect the parents living alone allowance and other such benefits. Thanks.


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  • #2
    splinter65
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    hadepsx wrote: »
    Hi all. If a sibling was to move into a separate housing unit on the same land as their parent, would that affect the parents living alone allowance and other such benefits. Thanks.

    As long as the separate housing unit has its own electricity supply then no it won’t affect the LAI.
    If the parent is over 70 then it wouldn’t affect the HBP even if they actually moved in to the parents house.


  • #3
    hadepsx
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    What does HBP stand for? At a guess household benefits package?. Thanks for the info btw. Can you send me a link to this info please.


  • #4
    splinter65
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    hadepsx wrote: »
    What does HBP stand for? At a guess household benefits package?. Thanks for the info btw. Can you send me a link to this info please.

    Living Alone
    To get the increase in your payment you must live completely alone. However, there are some exceptions:

    If you are living in an extension of a family member's home, for example, in a granny flat, you can qualify for the increase if you can show that you have facilities to cook and eat alone. You must also have your own living/dining and sleeping accommodation.


    Rules
    You qualify for the Household Benefits Package if you are aged 70 or over. You do not need to be getting a State pension and the package is not means tested.

    https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/extra_social_welfare_benefits/household_benefits_package.html


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