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When the claimant of Housing Benefit dies, does the wife need to make a new application for Housing Benefit or is it a change in circumstances?
Hello
I have a client whose husband has died recently. The client’s late husband was the claimant but my client was included on the claim as his partner. Does a new Housing Benefit claim need to be made or is it a change of circumstances? If a new claim is required, it will definitely be Housing Benefit as my client is in receipt of the Severe Disability Premium of ESA.
Thanks
HB claims are always made by one individual, whether or not they have a partner.
If the claimant dies, then this means that the surviving partner needs to make a new claim.
But if the claimant’s partner dies, then the claim continues - it will be a change of circs within the claim.
Thank you for your help, Elliot.