Claim and deal with Child Benefit for someone else
Appointees
You can apply for the right to deal with the Child Benefit of someone who cannot manage their own affairs, for example because they바카라 사이트檙e mentally incapable or severely disabled.
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You can apply as an individual or as a voluntary organisation.
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How to become an appointee
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Your responsibilities
As an appointee, you must do things like:
- complete the claim form
- deal with any letters from the Child Benefit Office
- report any changes that affect Child Benefit
- stop or restart payments where the person or their partner is affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge
The Child Benefit will be paid into your bank account.
How to become a paid agent
Your client must send a letter to the Child Benefit Office, saying you can deal with Child Benefit on their behalf.
Stop or change an appointee or paid agent
Write to the Child Benefit Office within one month of when you want to stop or change the appointee.