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Bereavement Support Payment

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 17 October 2024UIN 8304

The 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.

Answered by Andrew Western

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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