Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about benefits after a death.
What is the Universal Credit run-on?
There is a bereavement run-on period in Universal Credit if the person who has died was part of a claim with someone else. Payments will continue for the assessment period in which the death occurred, and the following two assessment periods, at the same rate as if the deceased person was part of the household. After this, the payments will be recalculated according to the new circumstances.
What is the Carer's Allowance run-on?
Carer's Allowance usually continues for up to eight weeks after the death of the person being cared for, as long the person claiming continues to meet all other eligibility criteria.
Will I have to look for work even though I have been bereaved?
It is optional for a bereaved Universal Credit claimant to look for work for the six months following the death of a partner or child. Sanctions can only be applied after this period.
It may be possible for other bereaved claimants to negotiate a temporary pause or easement of the requirements of their claimant commitment with their work coach.
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