The Social Fund and Social Security (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2020

Amendment of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

4.—(1) The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987(1) are amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (2) of regulation 4ZC (electronic claims for benefit)(2), after sub-paragraph (k) insert—

“(l)a social fund funeral payment;

(m)a social fund payment in respect of maternity expenses;

(n)maternity allowance.”.

(3) In paragraph (4B) of regulation 30 (payments on death)(3)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a), insert at the end “and”; and

(b)omit sub-paragraphs (c) and (d).

(4) In paragraph (2) of regulation 32ZA (information given electronically)(4), after sub-paragraph (k) insert—

“(l)a social fund payment in respect of maternity expenses;

(m)maternity allowance.”.

(5) In paragraph 2(1) to Schedule 9ZC (conditions for the use of electronic communication)(5) after paragraph (l), insert—

“(m)a social fund payment in respect of maternity expenses;

(n)maternity allowance.”.

(1)

(2)

Regulation 4ZC(2) was inserted by S.I. 2003/2800 and amended by S.I. 2016/544, S.I. 2017/422 and S.I. 2020/456.

(3)

Regulation 30(4B) was inserted by S.I. 2007/2470 and amended by S.I. 2015/1985.

(4)

Regulation 32ZA(2) was inserted by S.I. 2003/2800 and relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2011/1498 and S.I. 2018/61.

(5)