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Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who…
There are 2 Child Benefit rates. Who the allowance is for Rate (weekly)…
Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child. You normally qualify…
You can claim Child Benefit 48 hours after you’ve registered the birth of…
You must report any change of circumstances to the Child Benefit Office.…
Contact the Child Benefit Office if you have any questions. If you…
Child Benefit claims can be made online for the first time.
Claim or deal with Child Benefit for someone else - if your child has a baby, authorisation form TC689, appointees, voluntary organisations
You can claim Child Benefit for a child you’re responsible for and their…
You can apply for the right to deal with the Child Benefit of someone who…
The Child Benefit Helpline can only discuss a claim with the person named…
Child Benefit rates go up on 6 April 2024.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
How to claim Child Benefit if your child is continuing in further education after their GCSEs.
How to claim Child Benefit if you cannot make a claim online.
Proof of Child Benefit - what you can use.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
High Income Child Benefit Charge - check if you're affected, how and when to pay this tax charge, opt out and restart Child Benefit payments.
Child Benefit if your child dies or the claimant dies - report the death, when to make a new claim, arrears
Use the Child Benefit forms and guidance to start a claim, report a change or if you disagree with a decision.
A research report summarising findings from quantitative research exploring attitudes to digitisation among the Child Benefit populations.
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