28 day rule for bereavement 110-08040050

Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.10.4.10, General Notification Period - 14 days

Social Security Guide, 3.10.4.20, Notification Period for Bereavement Events - 28 days

Social Security Guide, 3.10.5.10, General Date of Effect Rules

Social Security Guide, 3.10.5, Dates of Effect

Legislation

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Customers must notify a change in circumstances within a specific period

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 68, Person receiving social security payment or holding concession card
• section 72, Provisions relating to notice