Mixed-age couples
These rules apply to mixed-age couples where one partner is over pension age and the other is not.
- If you’re a mixed-age couple and make a Housing Benefit claim you’ll be directed to claim Universal Credit instead, unless you’re in receipt of Pension Credit.
- If your claim is for Specified Accommodation, Temporary Accommodation, or you’ve been in receipt of a benefit with a Severe Disability Premium, then your Housing Benefit claim will be assessed and you won’t be directed to claim Universal Credit.