{"id":8823,"date":"2023-06-13T03:50:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T03:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=8823"},"modified":"2023-09-14T10:27:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T10:27:13","slug":"claiming-for-someone-else","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/employment\/benefits\/child\/claiming-for-someone-else\/","title":{"rendered":"Claiming and Dealing with Child Benefit for Someone Else"},"content":{"rendered":"

CLAIMING ON SOMEONE ELSE’S BEHALF<\/strong>: You will need authorisation form TC689. This document allows someone else to become an appointee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are several reasons to get an application to claim and deal with Child Benefit for another person.<\/p>\n

As a rule, responsibility may pass over to an individual or to a voluntary organisation.<\/p>\n

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What if Your Child Has a Baby?<\/h2>\n

You claim Child Benefit<\/a> for your own and for another child falling under your responsibility. In some cases, you can get entitlement to claim for their baby too.<\/p>\n

You can collect the payment on behalf of your youngster, if they are already claiming the benefit. But, you will need to discuss the agreement with their bank.<\/p>\n

Payments made by the Child Benefit Office can only go into one account. The account must have the original claimant’s name registered on the account as well (e.g. a shared or joint account).<\/p>\n

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How to Become an Appointee<\/h2>\n

An individual or a voluntary organisation may become an appointee. They get the right to claim and deal with Child Benefit for someone else who is unable to manage their own affairs.<\/p>\n

There are several reasons to get appointed to do this on behalf of another person. But, the most likely is if that person is ‘severely’ disabled or mentally incapable.<\/p>\n

You can contact the Child Benefit Office<\/a> using the online service or by telephone. They will explain how to become an appointee and whether it is the best option available.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Helping someone complete a claim form does not make you an automatic appointee. You do not always need to become an appointee to deal with someone else’s bank or the Post Office account. You may be able to collect payments on their behalf without becoming an appointee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Appointee Responsibilities<\/h2>\n

You become a ‘paid agent<\/strong>‘ when Child Benefit gets paid into your bank account. Thus, as an appointee and a paid agent your responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n