United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 8304
Bereavement Support Payment
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9 October 2024
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17 October 2024 · Answer
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17 October 2024
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make it her policy to extend the length of time within which bereaved families can claim Bereavement Support Payments.
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Timeline
9 October 2024
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make it her policy to extend the length of time within which bereaved families can claim Bereavement Support Payments.
Source: Commons
17 October 2024
Answer
The 3-month time limit to claim the full amount of Bereavement Support Payment is consistent with most other benefits. An individual would need to be 21 months late in claiming Bereavement Support Payment to forfeit the entire benefit.
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-10-09/8304
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1732972
- uk · wq-1732972 · source updated 17 October 2024