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Bereavement Support Payment

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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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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  1. 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

  2. 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.

    Source: Written answer

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