CBTM02060 – Claims, awards and rates: Claims for Child Benefit treated as claims for Guardian's Allowance and vice versa

Child Benefit & Guardian’s Allowance (Administration) Regulations 2003, regulation 11

Where a person who claims Child Benefit also appears to have entitlement to Guardian’s Allowance for the same child or qualifying young person, the Child Benefit claim may be treated alternatively or additionally as a claim for Guardian’s Allowance.

Where a person who claims Guardian’s Allowance also appears to have entitlement to Child Benefit for the same child or qualifying young person, the Guardian’s Allowance claim may be treated alternatively or additionally as a claim for Child Benefit.