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.