On a related topic, will any LA’s be using their discretion to use the pension service’s income and capital details (where there is no entitlement to Pension Credit) on HB/CTB claims ????
For ease of administration it seems to make sense but I am worried about the LA being responsible for any resulting overpayments if the pension service have made an error !!
Section 310 of the Pension Credit handbook refers….
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