Bus pass time!
79 replies
Fysherman replied on 07/09/2016 09:16
DavidKlyne replied on 07/09/2016 10:08
Fysherman replied on 07/09/2016 10:31
Posted on 07/09/2016 10:31
Means testing does indeed cost a disproportinate amount to collect so that would be counter productive. I appreciate you were not suggesting that David.
To be honest, I don't know what pension credit is.
I just think that it would be nice to reward those that have willingly and honestly paid their dues into the system without government attemps to claw it back.
DavidKlyne replied on 07/09/2016 12:21
Posted on 07/09/2016 12:21
Pension Credit is a top up to the regular State Pension for those whose income fall below a certain level, so in effect the poorest pensioners.
David
Fysherman replied on 07/09/2016 13:46
IanH replied on 07/09/2016 17:10
Posted on 07/09/2016 17:10
Anyone on pension credit (the guarantee part) will also get full Council Tax Reduction i.e. you don't pay it.
Pension credit is a 'means tested' benefit, but because the 'means testing' has already been done to establish that you get it, that automatically passports you onto other benefits.
Fysherman replied on 07/09/2016 17:30
briantimber replied on 07/09/2016 20:24
Posted on 07/09/2016 20:24
Never been on benefits. It's always been me paying out so I would like a non means tested bus pass please.
Agree with what you say Fysh, which is what we have at the moment. However, as I'm more or less in the same situation as yourself, I don't mind a small charge for the pass...
Coltheox replied on 08/09/2016 13:14
Posted on 08/09/2016 13:14
Ironically, i have just completed my application for a bus pass this morning.
I have been eligible for one for some time, but have never bothered until now. A friend of mine suggested that i should apply. Not sure about a 'small administartion fee'. I may not use it much, and then it may become cheaper to drive. As someone who doesn't qualify for pension credit, but will have to budget much more carefull from now on, i reckon i have earn't a bus pass for free.
robsail
Caravanner from Midlothian