Youth Payment : Contents
Payment process for single people
The following process shows how Youth Payment is paid when a young person is subject to youth money management:
Step 1
Youth Payment rate (minus any abatement or sanction) is established.
Step 2
Any incentive payments earned is added.
Step 3
Extra Help, such as Accommodation Supplement, Temporary Additional Support and Winter Energy Payment is added.
Step 4
Redirection of accommodation, service costs and lawful debts occurs by adding payees.
Step 5
In-hand Allowance (if any) is paid directly to the young person and the remainder is redirected to the payment card.
Step 6
Disability Allowance is paid directly to the young person.
Review of decision
A young person cannot review the decision on how the Youth Payment is paid to them.
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