Temporary Additional Support : Contents
Client dies before grant or review
Surviving partner or dependent child
When a client dies (and there is a surviving partner or dependent child) before a decision is made on an application or review for Temporary Additional Support, you can continue the application or review process as if the client had not died.
Single client
When there is no surviving partner or dependent children the application should generally be declined.
However, if there is a request for the application to be decided or the circumstances of the situation merit it, consult your manager client service delivery for a decision.
Legislation
- After death of applicant section 303 Social Security Act 2018
- Review of entitlement to, or rate of, benefit granted Part 6, subpart 3 Social Security Act 2018
