Mixed aged pensioners were mentioned on the thread telling us of the new heading. I will add the details I know but it would be great to see experience (I have none in this area) added.
Before 15 May 2019, a person who had reached the qualifying age and was a member of a “mixed-age” couple (a couple where only one partner has reached the qualifying age) could qualify for Pension Credit for themselves and their partner.
From 15 May 2019, a person who is a member of a couple cannot qualify for Pension Credit unless their partner has also reached the qualifying age, except in certain circumstances.
This change also applies to Housing Benefit for people who have reached the qualifying age.
There are exceptions. Mixed-age couples who were entitled to
*Pension Credit or
*pension age Housing Benefit or
*Pension Credit and pension age Housing Benefit on 14th May 2019 are exempt from the change provided they remain entitled to either benefit as part of the same couple.
If this condition ceases to be met after that date for any reason, or for any length of time, the new rules will apply, meaning that the couple will not then be eligible for Pension Credit or pension age Housing Benefit until both partners have reached the qualifying age.
Where a mixed-age couple is eligible to claim Pension Credit after 14th May 2019, the partner who has reached the qualifying age must be the one who applies.
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