When Will My Claim Start?If you are already living in a property your claim will normally start on the Monday after you make your claim. It is therefore essential that you make your claim at the earliest opportunity so that you don't lose any money to which you may be entitled.
If you move into a new address:
- We can start your claim on the date that you move in, provided we receive the claim form before you move in or within the same benefit week*.
- If you are receiving income support or Job Seekers Allowance (income based), your benefit will start on the date that you move in, provided we receive a claim form within four weeks of that date.
*For Benefit purposes a week begins on a Monday and ends on a Sunday. |
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