# The Social Security (General Benefit) Regulations 1982, Regulation 30: Death within prescribed period


For the purposes of Schedule 9 to the Act (provisions limiting the benefit payable in respect of any death), and by virtue of the provisions of paragraph 8 of that Schedule, a person entitled, or who may become entitled, to any benefit mentioned in that Schedule in respect of any death shall be disregarded if he dies within 6 months after the deceased's death without being awarded that benefit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1408/regulation/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-general-benefit-regulations-1982/regulation-30
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