Influence of Wajong on Social Assistance Benefits

Questioner

I have a 24 year old resident child with a Wajong benefit. Will my social assistance benefit be included in my benefits?

Lawyer

Living with a child is not considered cohabitation within the meaning of the WWB. Your child's income therefore has no effect on your benefit. This is the case with the cost of living that you can now share. The benefit agency can expect the child to pay a reasonable amount of board and lodging and reduce your benefit by that amount. In many cases, the single allowance is then reduced from 20% to 10%.

Questioner

I get 10% single allowance, not 20% because my son's income is included. Is this correct?

Lawyer

Answer clarified