Hi all
Claimant living in a hostel had an existing HB claim, which was suspended in February after DWP discovered additional income & bank accounts. Clarification of income & statements requested by LA, but these were not provided within deadline, so HB cancelled back to January. Soon after deadline a new HB claim was put in, followed by income details & bank statements. Backdate request has been turned down due to lack of good cause, leaving HB gap from January to April.
Would Reg 76 of the 2006 HB Regs allow the claim to be backdated to January despite the fact the claimant did not respond within time limits? i.e. is there a need for good cause to backdate HB in hostel accommodation if requested info not provided?
Thanks
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