Hi, just a quick question that I would like to hear your opinions on.
My partners father worked all his life, filed correct tax returns etc etc and never once received benefit of any kind for himself or his family (bar state childrens allowance).
Upon retirement he became ill and as a result had a double amputation of both legs. 5 years on, he is in receipt of disability payment.
A few months back, a private pension fund he had paid into while working and healthy matured and he received payment. Immediately however, his disability benefit was reduced as a result.
I appreciate that it may be means tested, (?) but does it not seem somewhat unjust? He worked hard and honestly all his life and now his disability benefit is reduced because he had the good sense to invest in a private pension when healthy (and paying all taxes due). It seems this penalisation is unfair?
I would appreicate your thoughts / info on this - thanks!
My partners father worked all his life, filed correct tax returns etc etc and never once received benefit of any kind for himself or his family (bar state childrens allowance).
Upon retirement he became ill and as a result had a double amputation of both legs. 5 years on, he is in receipt of disability payment.
A few months back, a private pension fund he had paid into while working and healthy matured and he received payment. Immediately however, his disability benefit was reduced as a result.
I appreciate that it may be means tested, (?) but does it not seem somewhat unjust? He worked hard and honestly all his life and now his disability benefit is reduced because he had the good sense to invest in a private pension when healthy (and paying all taxes due). It seems this penalisation is unfair?
I would appreicate your thoughts / info on this - thanks!