How often do I need to renew my
claim for Benefit?
From April 2004, you no longer have to renew your claim every
year. We will check your claim by occasionally asking you to
complete a review form or asking to visit you.
If your circumstances change at any time you must tell
us immediately.
If you do not return the form on time or if the Visiting Officer
is not able to see you it will result in your Benefit being
temporarily stopped. We will write and tell you if we have done
this.
If you still do not return the form or arrange a visit your
claim will be cancelled and you will have to reapply for Benefit.
If you wish to reapply for Benefit you should complete and return
the form as quickly as you can as there may be a gap during which
we are not allowed to pay you benefit.
If you delay returning the form or seeing the Visiting officer
you could lose out.
You must complete either a change of circumstances form or a new
application form every time you move home, even if this is between
flats or rooms within the same building. If there is no gap between
moving from one property to another you only need to fill in a
change of circumstances form otherwise you must fill in a new claim
form. Contact us for advice if you are
not sure which to fill in.
Benefit is only payable for your current home and ceases when
you move.