PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Bereavement Support Payment (9 October 2024)

Question Asked

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.

Asked by:
Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat)

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.


Answered by:
Andrew Western (Labour)
17 October 2024

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