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Method of payment

There are several ways that Young Parent Payment can be paid depending on whether the young person is subject to youth money management or not.

Young person is not subject to youth money management

Where a young person is not subject to youth money management they can get their Young Parent Payment, family tax credit and any Extra Help paid directly to their bank account.

Young person is subject to youth money management

If a young person is subject to youth money management the Young Parent Payment, family tax credit and any Extra Help (except Disability Allowance and Child Disability Allowance) is paid via:

  • payment directly to supplier (eg a payee redirection for accommodation costs, utility costs and lawful debts)
  • in-hand allowance which is paid directly to the young person's bank account
  • payment card - the young person is able to purchase goods (such as food and groceries) from approved suppliers

Note Disability Allowance and Child Disability Allowance is paid direct to the young person's bank account.

Review of decision

A young person cannot review the decision on how the Young Parent Payment is paid to them.

Legislation

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