Change in accommodation
MSD will need to review Temporary Additional Support to ensure that the client still meets the qualifications and is receiving the correct rate of payment whenever there is a change in the client's accommodation. This includes when there is a change in the clients accommodation costs and/or a change to the part of the property they live in. MSD will need to update and reassess the clients allowable weekly qualifying accommodation costs.
MSD will also need to check whether the client's other allowable costs have changed.
Note MSD must review the client's Accommodation Supplement before reviewing their Temporary Additional Support.
The date to review Temporary Additional Support from will depend on the action involved. Generally, MSD should:
Increase
- increase Temporary Additional Support from the actual date of the change in circumstances
Reduce, suspend or cancel
- reduce, suspend or cancel Temporary Additional Support from the first available date except when the client advises of a change more than 14 days after the event
False or misleading information
If a client gives false or misleading information MSD must review Temporary Additional Support from the actual date of the change in circumstances and establish an overpayment where appropriate.
Legislation
- Review of entitlement to, or rate of, benefit granted subpart 3 part 6, Social Security Act 2018
