What is a Short Term Benefit Advance?
A Short Term Benefit Advance could help if:
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You have made a new claim for a benefit but will be in financial need until you receive your first payment . (You must have been awarded the benefit or the decision maker considers that it is likely that you are entitled to the benefit)
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You have had a change in your circumstances that will increase the amount of benefit you are entitled to.
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It is not possible to pay your benefit on the due date. This could, for example, be due to a technical problem in processing your claim or payment.
Applies to: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Age rules: You must be aged 16 or over
Type of benefit: Means tested
Taxable: No
Administered by: Department for Work and Pensions