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Linda Howard

DWP urges more people to claim bereavement benefit after new rule change for cohabiting couples

The UK Government has extended the eligibility criteria for Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance, helping more grieving parents to access the support. Cohabiting parents with dependent children who need support following the death of a partner can apply for bereavement benefits from today, February 9.

The benefits are designed to help parents with the financial impact of losing a partner. Previously support was only available to bereaved parents who were married or in a civil partnership.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened a 12-month application window for bereaved parents who have dependent children and whose partner died before February 9, 2023.

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