ANNEX E

Circular SWSG5/94 5455 - Community Care: National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 1993: Regulations and Guidance

ANNEX E

PAYMENTS OF INCOME SUPPORT AND RETIREMENT PENSION FOR PERIODS IN HOSPITAL

Income Support and Retirement Pension are affected in the following ways when a resident goes in to hospital.

TYPE OF RESIDENT	INCOME SUPPORT	RETIREMENT PENSION
LA Part III accommodation.	IS drops to £11.20 immediately on admission.	RP drops to £11.20 immediately on admission.
Independent sector residents placed by LA on or after 1/4/93.	Residential Allowance withdrawn and remainder of IS drops to £14.05 after 6 weeks. After 52 weeks drops to £11.20.	Basic rate RP drops by £11.20 after 6 weeks.
Independent sector residents already resident on 31/3/93 (ie residents with preserved rights to higher rates of IS).	If resident remains liable for charge, IS higher rates remain in payment for first 6 weeks. Then drops to £14.05 plus - if a retaining fee is payable - up to 80% of the higher rate IS. Drops to £11.20 after 52 weeks.	Basic rate RP drops by £11.20 after 6 weeks.

This information is meant as guide only and should not be seen as an authoritative statement of the law relating to Income Support and Retirement Pension.