HOSPITAL STAY PENSION CLAW-BACK

Motion Text

That this House applauds Age Concern's report 'Penalised for Being Ill' which illustrates the outdated and unfair rules which reduce state pension after six weeks in hospital; further reduce them after 52 weeks in hospital and also affects other benefits; notes that these rules cut income at a time when people are at their most vulnerable; understands that the rules can leave people in financial hardship and difficulty in meeting ongoing household costs; realises that there can be administrative problems with the adjustment and re-instatement of pensions and lead to further financial concerns and difficulties; and calls on the Government to undertake a full review of the rules concerning pensions and benefits cuts in hospital.