i,ve been on incapacity benefit previously got a nil assessment .
Circumstances havn't changed still unable to work. Now got a letter
asking me to set up a standing order. struggling as it is .Question
can the CSA deduct from incapacity benifit?.

Not as the law stands at the moment no. DEOs can only be taken from 
earnings. However they can ask you to make a contribution from your benefit 
to clear any arrears, which i assume is what the letter is asking you to 
repay?

Whilst you are not employed, their options are limited in measures to 
recover the debt...but thats not to say they wont use them if they feel it 
necessary.

NACSA CHAIR

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"parahandy"  wrote in message 
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> i,ve been on incapacity benefit previously got a nil assessment .
> Circumstances havn't changed still unable to work. Now got a letter
> asking me to set up a standing order. struggling as it is .Question
> can the CSA deduct from incapacity benifit?.
>

Not as the law stands at the moment no. DEOs can only be taken from 
earnings. However they can ask you to make a contribution from your benefit 
to clear any arrears, which i assume is what the letter is asking you to 
repay?

Whilst you are not employed, their options are limited in measures to 
recover the debt...but thats not to say they wont use them if they feel it 
necessary.

NACSA CHAIR

-- 
WHEN CSA GET IT WRONG...NACSA PUT IT RIGHT!!! www.nacsa.co.uk PO BOX 4454, 
Dudley West Midlands, DY1 9AN  FAX 01384 343966
Disclaimer: the content of this email is based upon information supplied and
is subject to errors and omissions
"parahandy"  wrote in message 
news:1180307735.146889.301570@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> i,ve been on incapacity benefit previously got a nil assessment .
> Circumstances havn't changed still unable to work. Now got a letter
> asking me to set up a standing order. struggling as it is .Question
> can the CSA deduct from incapacity benifit?.
>

Not as the law stands at the moment no. DEOs can only be taken from 
earnings. However they can ask you to make a contribution from your benefit 
to clear any arrears, which i assume is what the letter is asking you to 
repay?

Whilst you are not employed, their options are limited in measures to 
recover the debt...but thats not to say they wont use them if they feel it 
necessary.

NACSA CHAIR

-- 
WHEN CSA GET IT WRONG...NACSA PUT IT RIGHT!!! www.nacsa.co.uk PO BOX 4454, 
Dudley West Midlands, DY1 9AN  FAX 01384 343966
Disclaimer: the content of this email is based upon information supplied and
is subject to errors and omissions
"parahandy"  wrote in message 
news:1180307735.146889.301570@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> i,ve been on incapacity benefit previously got a nil assessment .
> Circumstances havn't changed still unable to work. Now got a letter
> asking me to set up a standing order. struggling as it is .Question
> can the CSA deduct from incapacity benifit?.
>