Can attendance allowance be paid to a family member?

Can attendance allowance be paid to a family member?

If you get Attendance Allowance, you can spend the money however you like – it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer. You can also apply for Attendance Allowance on behalf of someone else, for example a parent or a friend or other relative.

Can you claim Carers Allowance for more than one person?

Carer’s Allowance is only paid to one carer, so carers must decide who should claim. Carer’s Allowance can only be paid for caring for 1 person. More than 1 person in the same household can claim Carer’s Allowance but they must be caring for different people.

Can someone else go to the Social Security office for me?

If you’re already receiving Social Security benefits and have a payee, you can ask someone else to be your payee. You should tell your present payee that you plan to ask someone else to help you. The person you want to become your new payee must file an application at a Social Security office.

What’s the difference between Attendance Allowance and carers allowance?

If someone looks after you they might be able to claim Carer’s Allowance if you get Attendance Allowance. Carer’s Allowance is paid to your carer. you get any rate of Attendance Allowance. they spend at least 35 hours a week caring for you.

What does Attendance Allowance entitle you to?

Attendance Allowance is money for people aged pension age or over who have care needs. You may have care needs if you need help with activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, going to the toilet or having someone to look after you so you do not hurt yourself. It could include help outside the home.

Can a husband and wife claim carers allowance for each other?

If someone else also cares for the same person, only one of you can get Carer’s Allowance. More than one person in the same household can claim Carer’s Allowance. For example, a couple caring for each other can make separate claims.