Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992

[^key-e2d57e3db2a361d91f8edf95f8b01b34]: S. 2A(1)(a)(ii) substituted (13.8.2010) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 13), ss. 29(2)(a), 36(1)(l)

[^key-e34fa201048b668f6daaa524f5d6553e]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 1(2) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 24 (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-e40497c0edde5185865bff4640b70893]: Word in s. 14(3) substituted (1.4.2022) by Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 3), s. 8(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 152(a); S.R. 2022/102, art. 2(b)

[^key-e427e3fbcef6ffe0763acab8cd901942]: Words in s. 167 substituted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 56(b)

[^key-e49a57dfea5bfd12ec676d5a4dde2088]: Words in s. 5(1)(d) substituted (2.5.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 103(2); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(6)(a)

[^key-e5ae4f9ac0a186e1f1fcc484a77cd8fe]: S. 103B(2A)(hh) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336), art. 1(2), Sch. 12 para. 30(1) (with arts. 8(8), 121(3), 307); S.R. 2007/194, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-e60d0f98d24a2649e09bd079e30a24c3]: S. 107 extended (20.11.2006) by The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/406), regs. 1(1), 91

[^key-e615a906fe1a1ef4bbb4e464dbe92f29]: Words in s. 155(3)(a) inserted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 23(2); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-e67ae29a0a37b9a24c968691d4eb27dd]: Words in s. 66(4) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 58; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^key-e6a128c3d0e88adaa519c27dccf416a3]: Words in s. 74(6)(b) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 113(4)(b); S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-e7279070a1c6f04cedd6d5afcf125c15]: Words in s. 103B(7) inserted (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 7(d)(i) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-e7e1ffcd3b6ed46bcf4288952083d24a]: Word in s. 103B(2)(j) substituted (17.2.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 112(b); S.R. 2016/46, art. 3(4)(c)

[^key-e7f093e9725c4913d47acf07c88bae64]: Words in s. 158A(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 143; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-e802ef34cd62cc75844a6a03734f05f8]: Words in s. 139B(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 6 para. 205(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-e866091b91a6b5472005e09d0a017669]: S. 5(2)(c)(d) repealed (8.4.2003) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 6; S.I. 2003/962, art. 2(4)(e), Sch. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-e8b9509145931cd5125a1035301fa8fd]: Sch. 4 applied (with modifications) (27.11.2006) by The Healthy Start Scheme and Day Care Food Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/478), reg. 1, Sch. 5

[^key-e8ec8f78247d54572d46462775dd9406]: Act modified (1.6.2007) by The Social Security (Netherlands) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/295), art. 2

[^key-e932cdf40c81e47b3af16c4b68b27fbb]: Words in s. 139(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 1 para. 23(b)

[^key-e98e9c83829e0d74a06bdd2eee2b935c]: Word in s. 139(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 1 para. 23(a)

[^key-e9a07e8f6dd51bf7090173da2a3ebbe8]: Words in s. 109A(7B)(a) inserted (4.4.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 115(6); S.R. 2016/46, art. 4(b)

[^key-e9b19d5c5b09b7922b521e900cb99a99]: Words in s. 115E(2) inserted (21.7.2008 for specified purposes, 1.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 135(7), 170; S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2

[^key-e9bc80efbf1ef487d5cd8bf853e2d3d6]: Words in s. 71(1) inserted (1.7.2008 for specified purposes, 27.10.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(7)(a); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-e9f3106f059193ca82693569573efee9]: Words in s. 71(2)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 111; S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-e9ffa9aa8b7ccf495528409790e91c50]: S. 69(10A) repealed (27.9.2017) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 12 Pt. 10; S.R. 2017/190, art. 3(1)(2)(k)

[^key-ea0d082e928d3af8a04cd0373b0b60b5]: S. 122(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Act 2004 (c. 3), ss. 10(2), 13; S.I. 2004/1943, art. 3(b)

[^key-eaca613b6976a788f40cb15b56450cbe]: S. 128DA inserted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), ss. 36(7), 60(1); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(a)

[^key-eaff6ab206532454b31b9903a61fa878]: Words in s. 158B(5)(b) inserted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 25; S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-eb13f17d53fd2c672db827cea235a6e8]: S. 74(5) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 113(3); S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-ed03be4bbda6bc41966a2b0ec6ee360a]: Words in s. 139D(6) substituted (28.9.2016) by The Pensions (2015 Act) (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/353), arts. 1(a), 2(6)(b)(ii)(bb)

[^key-ee3bb40c07d439787fcd0575fe5f67b8]: Words in s. 145(6)(a) inserted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 21(b); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-eec9080e665dc7ce10533bd395ff9889]: S. 155(5) modified (9.9.2021) by The Social Security (Switzerland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/277), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(j), Sch.

[^key-eedbaa0109c77fd3ed4fad56e00fa5e8]: Words in s. 115C(6) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 176(4)

[^key-eefa31d7b9ac8215df3db4ba67db16c4]: S. 119A extended (6.4.2003) by The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 para. 32(1), (2)(c); S.R. 2003/204, art. 2

[^key-ef31284ed1e3b14408fb131e741fbb2e]: Words in s. 158B(8) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 144(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-ef3dc05640b3ee9aad2591838f830969]: Words in s. 104ZA(2)(d) substituted (13.8.2009) by The Finance Act 2009, Schedule 47 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2035), art. 1, Sch. para. 28

[^key-ef9ab0b7ab1a93d73a78df30db756bbb]: S. 139C inserted (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(20); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-f026c0b6abe1ba905b5fad1098dc70a1]: Words in s. 138(1) inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 51(b)

[^key-f04a7f96b4f5ffc1631d2a4800f9ebe2]: Words in s. 139D(6) substituted (28.9.2016) by The Pensions (2015 Act) (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/353), arts. 1(a), 2(6)(b)(ii)(aa)

[^key-f06d32263077bbc50142c7e568e84af4]: Word in s. 155(4)(aa)-(ac) omitted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 23(3); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-f07bd55fc93fa6a04a5bd2d0423a6999]: Words in s. 14 heading substituted (1.4.2022) by Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 3), s. 8(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 152(c); S.R. 2022/102, art. 2(b)

[^key-f0af6104156fbbe519e0d6c7ca69f93d]: S. 152 repealed (1.5.2015) by Public Authorities (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 3), ss. 2(2)(a), 7(1), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 1 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/230, art. 2(a)(d)

[^key-f2259a763e3b8bb8c9928b93244ac876]: S. 115A substituted (1.9.2004) by National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Act 2004 (c. 3), ss. 6(1), 13; S.I. 2004/1943, art. 2(f)

[^key-f2cafc6716b8f7611b10aa3c0a0033fa]: S. 2A(7A) inserted (13.8.2010) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 13), ss. 28(1), 36(1)(k)

[^key-f35620a83048c9a777e7619a994bda44]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 2 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 1 para. 29

[^key-f37213b0bb6d85850ea1b2a0e6546e3c]: Words in s. 160(1)(c) substituted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 27; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-f38bfb45f70c9f787e2a554d2e4bffa2]: Words in s. 115B(9) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Finance Act 2009, Sections 101 and 102 (Interest on Late Payments and Repayments) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1283), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 4(c)(ii)

[^key-f38e83ec284c52d1fff39348ff5c8225]: Words in s. 69(8) repealed (8.5.2012) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 107(2), 150(2)(d)

[^key-f3e9ce4f68ab452af47a5a6033cc05e2]: S. 155(5)(ad) inserted (14.9.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 21(4)(b); S.R. 2015/329, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-f537a62d9dea0740cc53d9e1842774c6]: Words in s. 147(5) substituted (29.6.2007) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(2)(c), Sch. 7 para. 2(3)

[^key-f5f533638be4e7cf18539d8ba0bf822d]: S. 110(1) applied (with modifications) (27.11.2006) by The Healthy Start Scheme and Day Care Food Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/478), reg. 1, Sch. 5

[^key-f6091f531e62c29c2ce2745b19e2b17c]: S. 69(11)(aa)(ac) repealed (27.9.2017) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 12 Pt. 10; S.R. 2017/190, art. 3(1)(2)(k) (with art. 3(3)); S.R. 2017/190, art. 3(1)(2)(k) (with art. 3(3))

[^key-f62e93641ae5f6cf99a2252f9c5117e8]: S. 1(4)(zb) inserted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 9

[^key-f67717076b86acd5f188b5caf907dea3]: Words in s. 167(1) inserted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 24

[^key-f6f0d5302d3e99c28042d39de7880196]: Words in s. 155(3)(a) inserted (14.9.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 21(2); S.R. 2015/329, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-f83a8bf247044b6b5668e3f0c596ab61]: S. 128F(4A) inserted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 5 para. 3(5); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(c)

[^key-f897c704554c55fcbbf5502f2b5235d1]: Words in s. 145(1)(a)(iii) inserted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 21(a); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-f8d492b1e623272e807b22e598a9ad41]: Words in s. 2B(5)(a) inserted (10.9.2003) by Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 10), s. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 6(d); S.R. 2003/396, art. 2

[^key-f8ffaabc292ef8c2132448f63c088e7b]: S. 110(5) applied (with modifications) (27.11.2006) by The Healthy Start Scheme and Day Care Food Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/478), reg. 1, Sch. 5 (as amended (13.1.2020) by The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1514), regs. 1(2), 67(2) (with regs. 6-9))

[^key-f9d9aadf391b68ff4e9fa7f9d1d58c6b]: Words in s. 128G(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(2)(a); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(c)

[^key-fa88a7ae82c25a86fbf7b56f0c7ab20e]: Words in s. 109A(6)(7) inserted (4.4.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 115(5); S.R. 2016/46, art. 4(b)

[^key-fa946cfe36aebfa0f305ed0d2caa105e]: S. 134(2)(b)(c) repealed (1.4.2003) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 6; S.I. 2003/392, art. 2; (subject to savings in art. 3)

[^key-fca3c07ebc0de0f107195a713ca91cb1]: Words in s. 115D(1) inserted (21.7.2008 for specified purposes, 1.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 135(6), 170; S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2

[^key-fcaa1be44aa3303ac324141d927e2cd0]: Word in s. 166(2)(b) inserted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 23

[^key-fccecd3cd99b35542fab609869929d5f]: S. 122(1)(f) added (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(17); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-fddc16c2f7f4c96d36a2f462249f8070]: Words in s. 139A(5) substituted (28.9.2016) by The Pensions (2015 Act) (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/353), arts. 1(a), 2(3)(a)

[^key-fdf85fce5a16e254933839033c2c5cc4]: Words in s. 109B(9) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 130(2) (with art. 10)

[^key-fe80ca326bb7044d4c9238fca0cbe4f8]: Words in s. 139B(6) substituted (28.9.2016) by The Pensions (2015 Act) (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/353), arts. 1(a), 2(4)(b)(i)

[^key-fe8ba0d4ec140ef0dc9eca0c339982d4]: S. 5(2)(fa) inserted (21.7.2008 for specified purposes, 1.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 135(1), 170; S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2

[^key-fe93215f62acb6889a64ca92bc403a58]: S. 103B(2)(ia) inserted (17.2.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 112(a); S.R. 2016/46, art. 3(4)(c)

[^key-feb860a98306a0f1a6947e513286bd99]: Words in s. 139A(5) inserted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 16; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-fecb801a5cddcdc5ec27642052ccffc4]: Words in s. 139C(6) substituted (28.9.2016) by The Pensions (2015 Act) (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/353), arts. 1(a), 2(5)(a)

[^key-ff48c10a71645dadbcf8decac1051dc4]: Words in s. 2D(9)(e) substituted (2.6.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), s. 34(2), Sch. 1 para. 3

[^key-ff5aedddec0c6b32c3b0639224f9260b]: Words in s. 143(1)(d) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Work and Families (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1947), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 25; S.R. 2010/295, art. 3(d)

[^key-ff64f986266eba715de8e2a0b97fcdb8]: S. 107B(2A) inserted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 42(3)(b), 87(1) (with ss. 88-90)

[^key-ff74333531bb0c5355e00119a522ff85]: S. 158B extended (6.4.2003) by The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 para. 32(1), (2)(d), (3); S.R. 2003/204, art. 2

[^M_C_5adb154d-885b-411c-d402-cbcb3f60e99e]: S. 142 modified (for the tax year 2022-23) by Health and Social Care Levy (Repeal) Act 2022 (c. 43), Sch. para. 7(2)(3) (with Sch. 8)

[^M_C_b3249fda-bcc2-4aeb-cd4c-c72adbd992d5]: S. 135(3) excluded (26.9.2023) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating (No. 3) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/151), regs. 1(1), 2

[^M_C_c8b76a3f-9abd-466a-90b3-8a2c876ec259]: S. 135(3) excluded (10.4.2023) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/45), reg. 1(1), 2

[^M_C_e7396ef1-c27a-48e6-b70d-a7f8b2d9449d]: S. 135(3) excluded (28.9.2022) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/232), reg. 2

[^M_C_f8cf4524-02b6-4b16-f610-41681e2181a7]: S. 135(3) excluded (27.3.2023) by The Social Security (2022 Benefits Up-rating) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/30), reg. 2

[^M_F_20e6d419-7c8a-4576-997e-6a45d146b561]: S. 166(2)(aaa) inserted (10.9.2003) by Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 10), s. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 9; S.R. 2003/396, art. 2

[^M_F_37507baf-7b12-4db7-a330-9b0cdf3eb5ae]: Words in s. 5A(6)(a) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2000 (c. 4), s. 68(1)(2), Sch. 3 para. 29(b) (with s. 66(6)); S.R. 2000/358, art. 3, Sch.

[^M_F_3b622c16-79b4-40e9-cac4-edaea7305e5a]: S. 128D(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2003) by The Audit and Accountability (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/418), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4

[^M_F_40c68046-e8c0-4780-de6a-17c7d784098b]: Words in s. 72A(7) inserted (27.9.2017) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 8; S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^M_F_58a7ce64-bc34-4a32-df0f-e40ae28006d9]: Words in s. 132(3A) substituted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 55

[^M_F_b82f006d-9f4f-4070-94cd-d3d0e2e1827e]: Words in s. 2B(2) substituted (10.9.2003) by Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 10), s. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 6(b); S.R. 2003/396, art. 2

[^M_F_d3fa0123-2eab-466b-c122-f35cb9816a8a]: Words in s. 5A(6)(a) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2000 (c. 4), s. 68(1)(2), Sch. 3 para. 29(a) (with s. 66(6)); S.R. 2000/358, art. 3, Sch.

[^M_F_e3b496d1-53e9-4aac-ed98-f59f9c0eac63]: Word in s. 155(4) repealed (6.10.2003) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), s. 21(2), Sch. 3; S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

[^key-575a0912c997ec0d8287b1041a39cd3e]: S. 155(5) modified (19.10.2023) by The Social Security (Iceland) (Liechtenstein) (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/181), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.

[^M_C_397ba2fb-b409-433b-fb3d-25f777a1a2de]: S. 135(3) excluded (27.9.2023) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/145), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-01845d94ff1db4feba139988eeff41cf]: Act modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.R.) by The Social Security (Gibraltar) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/21), art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-fb387d6091bcdf85d368a7cea0d1a689]: S. 135(3) excluded (22.3.2024) by The Social Security (2023 Benefits Up-rating) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/71), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-1441c01734a1f670ec8df86da2ca79b4]: S. 135(3) excluded (8.4.2024) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/309), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-a54d22fe828f15912f33f0db8fedf8fa]: S. 135(3) excluded (N.I.) (8.4.2024) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/76), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-2476b167d654e37ee51b94f369323cc5]: S. 135(3) excluded (7.4.2025) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/337), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-26d277ddcbf0bdae5895d53a00d90d77]: S. 135(3) excluded (7.4.2025) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 (S.R. 2025/67), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-e853b3baed48f6e8a64686d2802610a5]: S. 77(2) modified (7.4.2025) by S.I. 2003/495, reg. 3 (as amended by The Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/207), regs. 1, 3(2) (with reg. 3(5)(6)))

[^key-6fe00752e88f63f8e415fe0b1425b4d4]: Act modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.R.) by The Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/50), art. 2, Sch.

[^key-36e332f9eff99704d21193eacaf095f2]: S. 135(3) excluded (6.4.2026) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/61), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-5b7a8d1b645d8c92701e2455c9846ec7]: S. 135(3) excluded (6.4.2026) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/287), regs. 1(1), 2

[^M_F_0defcb52-3784-45e0-ea98-f4b249d746c1]: Words in s. 104ZA(2A) substituted (1.4.2026) by Finance Act 2026 (c. 11), s. 250(2), Sch. 22 para. 31

[^key-5a31cb5c91dc81f14dc1b4ae03a4cbe9]: Act modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.R.) by The Social Security (Contributions) (Isle of Man) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/147), arts. 1, 2