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Benefits - The Verification Framework
Benefits - The Verification Framework
From 1/9/2002 the council has implemented the "VERIFICATION FRAMEWORK"
This is a Government initiative meant to
- Detect and prevent fraudulent claims
- Set a minimum standard of evidence needed for a claim to be assessed
- Encourage accuracy in calculating claims from the start of a claim
The main parts of the verification framework are
- The council MUST see original documents, photocopies are not accepted. The documents are then checked, copied and certified by officers trained in detecting fraudulent documents.
- The application form must be fully completed and all questions answered. Putting "n/a" on a form is no longer accepted. Any tick-boxes on the form must be completed with a "tick". If an "X" is put in a box the form will have to be returned.
- Claimants must provide 2 pieces of identification (see below) and proof of their National Insurance number. The same must be provided for a partner if applicable.
Acceptable proofs of ID may be :
- Bank statement dated within the last 4 weeks
- Benefit order book
- Birth certificate
- Credit cards (please note these will be noted as having been seen but NOT copied)
- Driving licence
- Marriage certificate
- Medical card
- Utility bill
- Passport
This list is not exhaustive.
If you have any queries please contact us.