The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2016
These Regulations amend a number of provisions in the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1968) (the “1987 Regulations”). The amendments allow the use of the telephone or an electronic communication when making a claim for industrial injuries benefit. The amendments also allow claimants and the Secretary of State to supply information and evidence in connection with an award of industrial injuries benefit or employment and support allowance (“ESA”) by means of an electronic communication.
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Made
27 Apr 2016
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In force
15 Jun 2016
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In accordance with section 173(1)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Secretary of State has obtained the agreement of the Social Security Advisory Committee that proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.
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