The Social Security (Information-sharing) (NHS Payments and Remission of Charges etc.) (England) Regulations 2015
These Regulations, made under sections 131 to 133 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (“the 2012 Act”), prescribe the extent of information-sharing which is permitted under those sections for purposes relating to entitlement, based on receipt of a relevant social security benefit, to health service benefits such as exemptions from National Health Service charges, free sight tests, and payments or vouchers towards expenses or appliances – and to related enforcement action.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
04 Feb 2015
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In force
01 Apr 2015
Enabling power
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 131(1), (3) and (11)(g), 132(8) and 133(1) and (2) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
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