Tag: Benefits

What is Benefit Overpayment?

Benefit overpayment is a phrase used a lot by claimants (e.g. if they get overpaid) and by various government departments. So, how do benefit overpayments...

How to Report a Change in Circumstances

People who claim welfare benefits need to report a change in circumstances – if and when it happens. In fact, reporting changes in your circumstances...

What is the Payment Exception Service?

The Payment Exception Service is for benefit claimants who do not have access to a bank or building society account (including credit union or Post...

DWP Penalty Policy for Benefit Overpayment

This section explains the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) fixed rate penalty policy for benefit overpayments and how it occurs as a result of...