# Social Security Act 1975, Section 80: Claims in the alternative


(1) A claim for any one benefit under Chapters I to III of this Part may be treated as a claim in the alternative—
(a) for such other benefit under those Chapters as may be prescribed; or
(b) for such benefit under Chapter IV or V as may be prescribed,
or may be treated for the purposes of the Family Allowances Act as a claim for a payment under that Act.
(2) A claim—
(a) for industrial injuries benefit; or
(b) for benefit under the 1966 c. 20.Supplementary Benefit Act 1966 ; or
(c) for a payment under the Family Allowances Act,
may be treated as a claim in the alternative for such benefit under Chapters I to III as may be prescribed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/14/section/80 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-act-1975/section-80
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