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Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Act 2022
Summary
This Act changes the rules for welfare benefits (like Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance) for people who are expected to die within 6 months. It removes certain waiting periods and eligibility checks so these people can receive financial support faster and more easily.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing that people nearing the end of their life should have access to welfare benefits more quickly, without lengthy waiting periods or complex checks. It aims to reduce bureaucracy so terminally ill people can get financial help when they need it most.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act could be abused by people falsely claiming to be near death to get benefits. Others are concerned about the cost to the government or whether doctors can accurately predict when someone will die.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading23 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading8 Sept 2022
- Committee stage8 Sept 2022
- Report stage8 Sept 2022
- 3rd reading8 Sept 2022
Lords
- 1st reading11 May 2022
- 2nd reading24 May 2022
- 3rd reading22 Jun 2022
Royal Assent25 Oct 2022
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