An increase for qualified adult (IQA) is a means-tested increase which may be payable with the State pension (contributory). It can be awarded to a person whose spouse/civil partner/co-habitant is being wholly or mainly maintained by them, and where that qualified adult’s personal means from any source do not exceed a means test income limit, based on the means held solely or jointly by the qualified adult.
The person concerned applied for the Increase for qualified adult on 17 May 2019. Additional information regarding means was requested on 14 August 2019. Since the information was not provided, the application was disallowed. Written notification of this decision issued to the person concerned on 18 October 2019.
The person concerned submitted a new application for IQA on 29 October 2019. Their claim was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector to establish their spouse's means.
IQA has now been awarded from 17 May 2019 at the maximum weekly rate payable for a qualified adult aged under 66 years with nil assessable means. Arrears and payment will issue to the designated bank account for Friday, 3 July 2020.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.