The Social Security (Electronic Communications) Order 2011

Amendment of the Social Security (Notification of Change of Circumstances) Regulations 2001

6.—(1) The Social Security (Notification of Change of Circumstances) Regulations 2001(1) are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 3 (change affecting jobseeker’s allowance)(2)—

(a) in paragraph (1) for “paragraph (1A)” substitute, “paragraphs (1ZA) and (1A)”;

(b) after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1ZA) Where the notice in writing referred to in paragraph (1) is given or sent by an electronic communication that notice must be given or sent in accordance with the provisions set out in Schedule 9ZC to the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 (electronic communication).”.

(3) In regulation 5 (change affecting other benefit payment or advantage)(3)—

(a) in paragraph (1) for “paragraph (1ZZA)” substitute, “paragraphs (1ZZA) and (1ZA)”;

(b) for paragraph (1ZB) substitute—

“(1ZB) Paragraph (1ZA) applies in relation to—

(a) attendance allowance;

(b) carer’s allowance;

(c) disability living allowance;

(d) an employment and support allowance;

(e) income support.”.

(1)

S.I. 2001/3252.

(2)

Regulation 3 was amended by S.I. 2006/832 and 2010/444.

(3)

Regulation 5 was amended by S.I. 2002/1789, 2003/492, 2003/2800, 2003/3209 and 2010/444.