Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992

Type Public General Act
Publication 1992-02-13
Last updated 2026-05-06
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[^M_F_3f89ddcc-e4da-4d2b-f2c0-d15889b5c91a]: S. 28 repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b) (and see also The Jobseekers Allowance (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3276), reg. 9(5))

[^M_F_405f7c17-a9d8-4223-b6c5-7a22fab3e26a]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 5A(2) substituted (with retrospective effect) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 39(1)(b)(2)(c), 86(1)(b)(2) (with s. 83(6))

[^M_F_415788f6-13b7-4d09-fbc9-65f1c4f3a3b2]: Word in s. 1(3)(b) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 1(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_425c33ea-84b6-4b04-8616-b6ff517e1513]: Words in s. 13(3) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 14(3); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_42806e5a-c389-4f65-9f2e-f3345f66a649]: S. 159B inserted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 39(1), 87(1) (which affecting provision expires (25.3.2022) by virtue of Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 89 (with s. 90))

[^M_F_435c275e-6a88-4ad0-c4df-6e9d3e502549]: S. 4A inserted (22.12.1999) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), ss. 75, 89(3)(a); S.I. 1999/3420, art. 3

[^M_F_43977534-a872-4ce6-a3f2-fcb5f12287dd]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 18 cross-heading substituted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 16(6)

[^M_F_43e29e31-2305-4cdb-c5ad-38a963d41dda]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 3 cross-heading inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 17(4)

[^M_F_445c3339-985b-4918-f427-754fa430b1b6]: Words in s. 88 substituted (6.4.2010 with savings until 6.4.2020) by Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22), s. 4(4), Sch. 1 para. 14 (with s 4(5)-(8))

[^M_F_45a75bcc-aac3-446e-9b07-52926ceca9a2]: Words in s. 21(2) table substituted (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_45d70bd4-0362-4576-a6af-101ec4ca6972]: Words in s. 39A substituted (retrospective to 30.8.2018) by The Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/134), arts. 1(3), 5(2)(a) (with art. 2)

[^M_F_47cc86f2-e5c8-4cae-86c0-640220aa296f]: Words in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 17(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_4a54d961-8f54-4806-a6a7-4a3679962689]: S. 27 repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b) (and see also The Jobseekers Allowance (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3276), reg. 9(5))

[^M_F_4d6cb49b-6393-4904-c40b-a4f08a35bbf5]: Words in s. 21(1) inserted (1.12.2000) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), s. 89(1), Sch. 12 para. 16; S.I. 2000/1047, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. IV

[^M_F_4e2523cc-aa95-474e-d21a-e227f8dd4bd2]: Words in s. 10A(7) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 11; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_4fed2339-492d-4610-9b10-ec60f2920486]: S. 1(2)(bb) inserted (8.9.1998 for specified purposes, 6.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), s. 87(2), Sch. 7 para. 56(1); S.I. 1998/2209, art. 2(b)(c), Sch. Pts. 2, 3

[^M_F_5097590f-1abf-4caa-b662-d6cb7ada77d0]: Figure in s. 124(1A) substituted (20.3.2012) by virtue of Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 58(2), 150(3); S.I. 2012/863, art. 2(1)(c)

[^M_F_50f630f4-5b08-4b2e-f814-7a3889012361]: S. 21(5A) inserted (6.4.1999) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), s. 87(2), Sch. 7 para. 60; S.I. 1999/418, art. 2(2)(3)(a)

[^M_F_537ce734-7873-48b4-9725-8740d2c2faaa]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4 cross-heading inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 16(2)

[^M_F_548a2f5f-9d18-4868-c057-5349e2180d4b]: S. 20(1)(a) repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b)

[^M_F_56dbec9a-0d52-4de5-bfb1-f3a5bbf9fa33]: S. 41 substituted (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_56e45d83-3fdf-4252-bde8-f03dcc24d94c]: Word in s. 13(7) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 14(4); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_576d6d3d-e8dd-443e-ccf6-68f3e7caa6f1]: S. 20(1)(fa) inserted (1.12.2000) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), s. 89(1), Sch. 12 para. 15(2); S.I. 2000/1047, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_57b6f823-c831-4467-a19d-13c429f4280f]: S. 10 substituted (with effect in relation to the tax year beginning with 6.4.2000 and subsequent tax years) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 74(2), 86 (with s. 74(8))

[^M_F_5c4502f5-d3cb-4d5a-9072-154917a0fcca]: S. 125 repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b)

[^M_F_5cdace53-343c-4c26-f6ad-c096ea1bd186]: Word in s. 7(2) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 7(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_5d028dca-7b9b-4028-9ca1-8894b34d45ce]: Words in s. 19(6) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 19(3); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_5de86322-f6d5-4b82-e4df-2da2bb96262c]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 19 cross-heading inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 16(7)

[^M_F_5f64e454-2427-4106-e5f0-25050f66657e]: Words in s. 22(5) inserted (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 2 para. 22; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b)

[^M_F_613de075-ede0-43b8-ad2c-451d08e62aa0]: Words in Sch. 4B para. 8 cross-heading substituted (3.1.2012) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 4 para. 12(6); S.I. 2011/3033, art. 2(c)(xii)

[^M_F_625f1477-a030-4867-fd25-467e869e4913]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 2 substituted (with effect in relation to incremental periods beginning on or after 6.4.2010 in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 6(5) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), s. 180(2)(a), Sch. 4 para. 6(2)(b)

[^M_F_6302774f-99b4-48cb-e2c0-1e14391ac2bc]: S. 44(6)(a)(ii) substituted (with effect in relation to a person who attains pensionable age after 5.4.2000, subject to s. 128(5)(6) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), ss. 128(2)(4), 180(2)(a) (with Sch. 4)

[^M_F_6334660a-d594-4724-bf73-a3e2cc18c9af]: Words in s.17(1) repealed (25.2.1999 for specified purposes, 1.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 6(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 1; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_690f17f0-fcbe-4229-c482-d22feecd5c05]: S. 19(5A) inserted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 19(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_6afd4dd4-fa53-4905-9223-9f7fc333ee30]: Words in s. 3(2) inserted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 3; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_6e2e5566-1a25-4960-9f65-e4cabfcda7f8]: S. 124(1)(e)(f) inserted (12.12.1995 for specified purposes, 7.10.1996 in so far as not already in force) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 2 para. 30(5); S.I. 1995/3228, art. 2(b), Sch.; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b)

[^M_F_720c323f-bc7e-40ee-ea48-016f3ffa8d34]: S. 4(4) substituted (21.5.1998 for specified purposes, 8.9.1998 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), ss. 50(1), 87(2)(b) (with s. 50(3)); S.I. 1998/2209, art. 2(a), Sch. Pt. 1

[^M_F_74144610-2b46-43c8-ced5-5491bada9160]: S. 26 repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b) (and see also The Jobseekers Allowance (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3276), reg. 9(5))

[^M_F_78461987-b327-4f78-e842-924223c33d4f]: Words in s. 21(2) repealed (12.1.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2000 for all other purposes) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), s. 89(1), Sch. 8 para. 31(3), Sch. 13 Pt. V; S.I. 1999/3309, art. 2(1)(b)(c)

[^M_F_78aabf92-0918-4527-ebc3-380f8591f30f]: Sch. 13 para. 2 and cross-heading substituted (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 45(3); S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_795d1b5b-aba3-4dd4-f0e6-0b14d926bc8c]: Words in Sch. 4B para. 4(1) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Pensions Act 2014 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/224), arts. 1(2), 2(5)(b)

[^M_F_7a07d36f-e7f2-46e3-9d12-bfbc26f02048]: Words in s. 22(4) substituted (6.4.1999) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), s. 87(2), Sch. 7 para. 61; S.I. 1999/418, art. 2(2)(3)(a)

[^M_F_7ba9970e-d8fb-41c2-da5f-cc9718678666]: Ss. 130B-130G cease to have effect (31.12.2010) by virtue of Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), s. 31(3)

[^M_F_81495860-5c4f-4b1b-e182-fcafd037394b]: Words in s. 22(2)(a) inserted (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 2 para. 22; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b)

[^M_F_82cdb367-361d-48fe-e12f-343f1195bff4]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 7A cross-heading inserted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2053), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 5(11)(a)

[^M_F_832d500c-bff5-45d3-9307-c08661b64565]: S. 1(7) inserted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 1(3); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_83a802f6-3062-4dec-fa42-1fb413b0f651]: Words in s.17(4) repealed (25.2.1999 for specified purposes, 1.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 6(b); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_8683c56d-d0e7-4043-d51f-a536073a28b0]: Words in s. 1(4)(b) repealed (25.2.1999 for specified purposes, 1.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 5(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 1; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_87248d14-7621-4067-9790-d36b99f4c046]: S. 29 repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b) (and see also The Jobseekers Allowance (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3276), reg. 9(5))

[^M_F_8ba6f8e8-4952-41a6-dfc3-64f2c16302aa]: Words in s. 20(2) inserted (1.12.2000) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), s. 89(1), Sch. 12 para. 15(3); S.I. 2000/1047, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_9d10d083-6ac2-441b-dc35-c12ea3352008]: Words in s. 18(2) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 18(3); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_a126ae95-2ab0-44df-aeb3-4be579040153]: S. 14(5) inserted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 15; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_a132eab8-ea16-45b5-c0fb-49252349990b]: S. 16(1)(b) substituted (6.4.1996 with effect in accordance with s. 196 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1994 (c. 9), Sch. 19 para. 45

[^M_F_a17f4639-f0e8-4cd5-efb5-99bcdc81a9c5]: Words in s. 1(1) substituted (25.2.1999 for specified purposes, 1.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 5(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_a1c52878-38fb-4271-cc75-611d01104406]: Words in s. 13(1) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 14(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_a6f20acf-4756-4081-d1c5-27b64d2b6bd0]: Ss. 10ZA, 10ZB inserted (with effect in relation to the tax year beginning with 6.4.2000 and subsequent tax years) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 75(1), 86 (with s. 75(3))

[^M_F_a7b039d2-6017-4eba-cab6-eb0573743cda]: Words in s. 20(3) substituted (7.2.1994) by Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48), s. 193(2), Sch. 8 para. 35 (with s. 189. Schs. 6, 9); S.I. 1994/86

[^M_F_a84f6070-1208-469a-9b92-509a8a8eeb51]: Words in s. 1(2)(b) omitted (with effect in relation to the tax year beginning with 6.4.2000 and subsequent tax years) by virtue of Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 74(1), 86, Sch. 9 Pt. 8(1) (with s. 74(8))

[^M_F_aa21e7ca-544d-4cd5-c86e-65d422eb9457]: Word in s. 1(4)(a) inserted (8.9.1998 for specified purposes, 6.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), s. 87(2), Sch. 7 para. 56(2); S.I. 1998/2209, art. 2(b)(c), Sch. Pts. 2, 3

[^M_F_abd7ab1d-e888-46cb-a936-2b336e139f8e]: S. 2(2A) substituted (11.11.1999) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), s. 89(4)(d), Sch. 11 para. 2

[^M_F_abef6771-1cc3-491a-c59d-b1d9fbecdbe3]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 2 substituted (with effect in relation to incremental periods beginning on or after 6.4.2010 in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 6(5) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), s. 180(2)(a), Sch. 4 para. 6(2)(b)

[^M_F_ac3183f7-83f6-4a5f-eaed-0e4f128afc74]: Words in s. 44(6) inserted (temp.) (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), s. 7(2), Sch. 4 paras. 1, 2

[^M_F_ac39dca3-818c-44f2-eb30-3e6a7fea65d8]: S. 9(1A)(aa) inserted (6.4.2016) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), s. 1(2)(11)(b)

[^M_F_ac949954-3744-43bc-baba-b9f9f14c6717]: S. 4(7) inserted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 4; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_ace2441d-f96c-44bf-9a49-6bd9ff72baa4]: S. 42 substituted (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 10; S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_b1ad5fb3-5da7-427d-a564-3b26e24d591c]: S. 3(4)(5) inserted (8.9.1998) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), ss. 49, 87(2); S.I. 1998/2209, art. 2(a), Sch. Pt. 1

[^M_F_b2dfb94e-569e-4972-c99e-42adec4c0ffb]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 8 cross-heading added (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2053), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 5(13)(a)

[^M_F_b43cdde8-3746-4e79-a6b2-825020004aff]: S. 4(6) substituted (with effect in relation to the tax year beginning with 6.4.2000 and subsequent tax years) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 74(3), 86 (with s. 74(8))

[^M_F_b51a9459-df4b-4d91-bde7-ab9b1e6ae7dc]: Words in s. 48C(3) substituted (with retrospective effect) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 39(1)(a)(2)(b), 86(1)(b)(2) (with s. 83(6))

[^M_F_b91a1d56-d897-4b20-9bd1-85fbba051a0a]: S. 20(1)(b) substituted for s. 20(1)(b)(c) (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(2); S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_b974f1db-15db-49c3-868b-781c7d296ec0]: Words in s. 4(3) omitted (13.4.1995) by virtue of Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 1, Sch. 2; S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_b9da5dcd-efaa-47ed-d317-fe943be2c46d]: S. 139 repealed (1.4.2013) (with savings relating to budgeting loans and relating to community care grants and crisis loans applied for before 1.4.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 8; S.I. 2012/3090, art. 2(1)(d) (with art. 3)

[^M_F_ba0292a2-02fd-4af9-dfc3-ccd8cb5c22f3]: S. 131 cross-heading substituted (6.3.1992) by Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14), s. 119(2), Sch. 9 para. 4 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

[^M_F_bc8d3b81-f666-42e7-af04-c8f6e51e9a18]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7B cross-heading substituted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.4.1999 for remaining purposes) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 9 para. 7(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(a)(b), Schs. 1, 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_bde34775-37b6-4187-8f43-0d0d9a00ccf1]: Words in s. 176(1)(a) inserted (12.4.2015) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), s. 1(5)(11)

[^M_F_c095d963-b2ea-4010-9535-b368ef666f75]: S. 10A and cross-heading inserted (8.9.1998 for specified purposes, 6.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), ss. 53, 87(2); S.I. 1998/2209, art. 2(b)(c), Sch. Pts. 2, 3

[^M_F_c10c534a-a0ae-4a3d-9415-af233a12feaf]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 6(3) substituted (with retrospective effect) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 39(1)(b)(2)(c), 86(1)(b)(2) (with s. 83(6))

[^M_F_c2bad958-6295-4377-80c8-3a1fb70fb9af]: Words in Sch. 10 para. 2 cross-heading inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 18(3)

[^M_F_c5d19ff5-680d-4379-9162-115bc6b88596]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3(2) omitted (retrospective to 1.7.1992) by Social Security (Contributions) Act 1994 (c. 1), s. 3(1)(a)(2)

[^M_F_c7e51cd8-8de0-46ec-a6b5-5e0e178ad1c1]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 3C cross-heading inserted (26.7.2005 for specified purposes, 5.12.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2053), art. 1(2)(b)(3), Sch. para. 5(6)(a)

[^M_F_c8f88331-55c7-4d72-c2d5-af78b1457a22]: Words in s. 18(2) substituted (25.2.1999 for specified purposes, 1.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_c92ca53d-fccb-4eae-d8a7-adb3cb71a3ef]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 7B cross-heading inserted (26.7.2005 for specified purposes, 5.12.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2053), art. 1(2)(b)(3), Sch. para. 5(12)(a)

[^M_F_ca590686-d91d-411d-d6b2-4f096bf9530d]: Words in s. 20(2) repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b)

[^M_F_caeb6e0f-1d08-46ec-d7f5-914c393027d1]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 2 heading substituted (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), ss. 1(2), 16(3); S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_caf3f721-6aee-4de1-8d61-a4db3de9cd43]: S. 7(3) inserted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 7(3); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_cc90f7fa-cfff-4689-f916-3e84bab093bb]: S. 44(5A) substituted for s. 44(5) (with effect in relation to a person who attains pensionable age after 5.4.2000, subject to s. 128(5)(6) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), ss. 128(1)(4), 180(2)(a) (with Sch. 4) (see also, as to the application of s. 44(5), Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48), s. 48A(4)(5); The Social Security (Contracting-out and Qualifying Earnings Factor) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/2477), reg. 2 (as amended by S.I. 2016/200, arts. 1(2), 8); Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), s. 38; and The Social Security (Contracting-out and Qualifying Earnings Factor and Revision of Relevant Pensions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2736), regs. 2, 3)

[^M_F_d0558a62-975b-4fca-a436-5033c9468589]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 4 heading inserted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2053), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 5(7)(a)

[^M_F_d09e12b6-fdab-48f5-c51c-4b2bc36c8ffd]: Word in s. 12(4)(6) substituted (1.4 1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 13; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_d3159a4a-e5a2-4f1b-afbc-05d919fd4d27]: S. 3(2A) inserted (8.9.1998) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), ss. 48, 87(2); S.I. 1998/2209, art. 2(a), Sch. Pt. 1

[^M_F_d3ddfa99-a193-453c-c079-b08c6236a94f]: S. 171A(5) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes, 13.12.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), s. 89(5)(c), Sch. 8 para. 23(4); S.I. 1999/3309, art. 2(2)(b)

[^M_F_d9e9e0ca-2a60-455a-b640-a1a8c3f5dc5b]: S. 25B repealed (7.10.1996) by Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b) (and see also The Jobseekers Allowance (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3276), reg. 9(5))

[^M_F_dc093e21-98b9-42bb-9d3c-7e4bf8be8fb6]: Words in s. 39C(4) substituted (with retrospective effect) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), s. 39(1)(a)(2)(a), 86(1)(b)(2) (with s. 83(6))

[^M_F_dc3e95c7-9f7b-4dba-b3bf-6218fb3a9d4b]: Sch. 5 para. 8 cross-heading substituted (18.11.2004 for specified purposes, 6.4.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions Act 2004 (c. 35), s. 322(3)(a), Sch. 11 para. 13

[^M_F_dd0e7e8a-b281-4714-a1fd-db4945ce5f6d]: S. 17(6) ceases to have effect (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 17(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 1; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_dd1974a1-3e3d-4168-ac87-7456af49fe9a]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 5A(3) substituted (with retrospective effect) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 39(1)(a)(2)(c), 86(1)(b)(2) (with s. 83(6))

[^M_F_df23a955-17df-40b9-96bf-cc7f5b7c23b4]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 3 substituted (with effect in relation to incremental periods beginning on or after 6.4.2010 in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 6(5) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), s. 180(2)(a), Sch. 4 para. 6(2)(b)

[^M_F_e452383e-71dc-467c-946d-fcba909a6619]: S. 15(3A) inserted (6.4.2001) by Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 (c. 12), ss. 13, 19(1); S.I. 2000/3316, art. 2

[^M_F_e4d8f24a-a39e-4ba8-ebb4-6394742e26d2]: Words in s. 18(1) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 18(2); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

[^M_F_e682e289-48fa-489c-ea10-5ef1013f9617]: S. 80 repealed (6.4.2003) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 6; S.I. 2003/938, art. 2, Sch. (with savings in art. 3)

[^M_F_e694befa-b483-4282-bb56-0c76105a67f6]: Words in Sch. 4B para. 9 cross-heading substituted (3.1.2012) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 4 para. 12(7); S.I. 2011/3033, art. 2(c)(xii)

[^M_F_e7b313cf-82fe-4d6f-fb70-9999d2081669]: Word in s. 23(1) substituted (19.7.1995) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), ss. 134(1), 180(2)(a) (with Sch. 4)

[^M_F_e91184bc-75e1-4010-df25-09bcfe94c7fe]: Sch. 12 para. 5 and cross-heading substituted (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 44(4); S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_efa92efe-2083-498f-a6bc-e91100d055dc]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(3) substituted (with effect in relation to incremental periods beginning on or after 6.4.2010 in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 6(5) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), s. 180(2)(a), Sch. 4 para. 6(3)

[^M_F_f057ce8d-de8e-4b93-91d1-dc1eafb1e53b]: Words in s. 20(2) substituted (13.4 1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(b); S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_f08ad8e0-5387-448b-a195-e33bf7b6a685]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 4(3) substituted (with retrospective effect) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 39(1)(a)(2)(c), 86(1)(b)(2) (with s. 83(6))

[^M_F_f0f6847f-a0b8-410b-efe4-e411032ef0ab]: Sum in s. 9(2) substituted (6.4.2025) by National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Act 2025 (c. 11), s. 1(1)(3)

[^M_F_f393eca6-2557-4d90-8f98-b782c50a5c6a]: Words in s. 21(1) substituted (13.4.1995) by Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18), s. 16(3), Sch. 1 para. 3(2); S.I. 1994/2926, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4

[^M_F_f3f703b7-8a4c-4db0-f4d4-52bc79157bdc]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 6(1) substituted (E.W.) (13.3.2014) by The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Consequential and Contrary Provisions and Scotland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/560), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 4(4); and substituted (S.) (16.12.2014) by The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 and Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3229), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 2(17)

[^M_F_f4f54b87-569f-484a-ae8d-d222d197b4e9]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(2) repealed (with effect in relation to incremental periods beginning on or after 6.4.2010 in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 6(5) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), s. 180(2)(a), Sch. 4 para. 6(2)(a)

[^M_F_f52f18ff-91d0-4707-bc88-777f5d763adc]: S. 19A inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 6.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), ss. 54, 87(2); S.I. 1999/526, art. 2(1)(2)(a)

[^M_F_f93bcbd2-ec4f-473e-d07a-11e27f33f640]: S. 45(3A) inserted (8.1.2001 for specified purposes, 25.1.2001 for specified purposes, 6.4.2002 in so far as not already in force) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 31(2), 86(1)(b)(2); S.I. 2000/2950, art. 6; S.I. 2001/153, art. 2(a)

[^M_F_f94bbbea-5ff7-4447-e4a5-a453496e18a9]: Ss. 123-137 repealed (1.4.2013 in relation to council tax benefit) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2013/358, art. 8(c), Sch. 4 (with arts. 9, 10, Sch. 5)

[^M_F_fc36f11a-673d-45db-98a2-f72ae96b62e7]: Words in s. 21(2) table omitted (7.10.1996) by virtue of Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18), s. 41(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/2208, art. 2(b)

[^M_I_27a2dd80-2a8b-4d09-feca-41ec1b91b824]: Act: certain functions transferred (25.2.1999 for specified purposes, 1.4.1999 for specified purposes, 6.4.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 8 (with s. 9); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b)(c), Schs. 2, 3 (with arts. 3-6) (and see also Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 23, for a power to transfer functions by Order in Council)

[^M_I_794d9441-aa6d-483b-9f66-9c8e63f7ad04]: Pt. 2: power to modify conferred (11.11.1999) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), ss. 52(1)(2)(6)(h), 89(4)(a) (with s. 52(7))

[^M_I_f9dbfdc7-47ab-4447-c753-7e253470c851]: Act modified (E.W.S.) (31.8.1992) by The Council Tax Benefit (Transitional) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/1909), art. 3(1)

[^V_S_1285dc25-f71a-eb7a-6972-1713bf0fb906]: S. 70(4A) inserted (31.10.2011) by The Social Security (Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Carers Allowance) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2426), reg. 5(3)

[^V_S_142b8148-4ed1-0393-80bd-ed0e03b7c894]: S. 70(1A) inserted (28.10.2002) by The Regulatory Reform (Carers Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457), arts. 1(1)(a), 3(1)

[^V_S_1b57d554-4678-baea-fd2c-332e28e74821]: Words in s. 70 (and cross-heading) substituted (1.9.2002 for specified purposes, 1.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of The Regulatory Reform (Carers Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457), art. 1(1)(b), 2(1)

[^V_S_55a85618-34f7-9685-5e80-cbab0f3aa2cc]: S. 70(5)(6) repealed (28.10.2002) by The Regulatory Reform (Carers Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457), arts. 1(1)(a), 3(2) (with art. 4)

[^V_S_62d01e27-3307-f83e-450b-b41e2262f464]: Words in s. 70(2) substituted (S.) (21.3.2022) by The Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/54), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 16(4)

[^V_S_65b2b538-0899-a1d6-da6c-13874b9a0ad2]: S. 70(10) omitted (28.10.1994) by virtue of The Social Security (Severe Disablement Allowance and Invalid Care Allowance) Amendment Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2556), reg. 2(3)(c)

[^V_S_85c70fc2-856f-3d02-89b0-5d55551acdc2]: Words in s. 70(2) inserted (S.) (26.7.2021) by The Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/174), reg. 1, sch. para. 15(2)

[^V_S_922c0d9d-7685-3b1e-8e9c-e22f3d93cc5e]: S. 70(7A) inserted (3.11.2015 with effect in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Universal Credit and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1754), regs. 1(1), 11(3)

[^V_S_a85d0070-9f32-9d91-a915-98d932f4db6c]: Words in s. 70(2) inserted (8.4.2013) by The Personal Independence Payment (Supplementary Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/388), reg. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^V_S_c39ad946-0ede-18e8-1060-277a1e192270]: Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.9.2002 for specified purposes, 1.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by The Regulatory Reform (Carers Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457), arts. 1(1)(b), 2(2), Sch. para. 2(c)

[^V_S_cbd4d765-389b-0be3-ea42-605c5742149e]: Words in s. 70(2) inserted (8.4.2013) by The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Consequential Provisions: Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/796), arts. 1, 3(2)

[^V_S_f65d2538-a7cf-1270-a36d-278743991e3c]: Words in s. 70(9) substituted (1.9.2002 for specified purposes, 1.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by The Regulatory Reform (Carers Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457), arts. 1(1)(b), 2(2), Sch. para. 2(c)

[^key-6118f01c4d7e49a43eb2a723e6639f29]: Sch. 7 para. 13(4): sums amended (coming into force in accordance with arts. 1(4)(5), 7 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/148), arts. 1(3)(c), 4(1)

[^key-e97bb82f9e2653f738e830ba03672442]: S. 55A: sums amended (coming into force in accordance with arts. 1(4)(5), 7 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/148), arts. 1(3)(c), 4(4)(a)

[^key-0c96853bcb3fdab3cdca64707b135c5e]: S. 55AA: sums amended (coming into force in accordance with arts. 1(4)(5), 7 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/148), arts. 1(3)(c), 4(4)(a)

[^key-94b09e92a93900305a7fcc5eca192f57]: Sch. 5: sums amended (coming into force in accordance with arts. 1(4)(5), 7 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/148), arts. 1(3)(c), 4(3)

[^key-685a32071a0ccb8e161abbaa0b68f899]: Sch. 5A para. 2: sums amended (coming into force in accordance with arts. 1(4)(5), 7 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/148), arts. 1(3)(c), 4(4)(b)

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