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15.[F1(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the condition is that—

( a)[F2the Secretary of State has decided that the claimant has, or is to be treated as having, limited capability for work-related activity; or]

(b)the care component of disability living allowance is, or would, but for a suspension of benefit in accordance with regulations made under section 113(2) of the Act or but for an abatement as a consequence of hospitalisation be payable at the highest rate prescribed under section 72(3) of the Act in respect of—

(i)the claimant; or

(ii)a member of the claimant's family,

who [F3has not attained the qualifying age for state pension credit]][F4; or

[F5(ba)the care component of child disability payment is payable at the highest rate in accordance with regulation 11(5) of the DACYP Regulations in respect of—

(i)the claimant; or

(ii)a member of the claimant’s family; or]

(c)the enhanced rate of the daily living component of personal independence payment is [F6payable, or has ceased to be payable by virtue of regulations made under section 86(1) (hospital in-patients) of the 2012 Act,] in respect of—

(i)the claimant; or

(ii)a member of the claimant’s family,

who has not attained the qualifying age for state pension credit][F7; F8...

[F9(ca)the enhanced rate of the daily living component of adult disability payment is payable, or has ceased to be payable by virtue of regulation 28 (effect of admission to hospital on ongoing entitlement to Adult Disability Payment) of the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 in respect of—

(i)the claimant; or

(ii)a member of the claimant’s family,

who has not attained the qualifying age for state pension credit; or]

(d)armed forces independence payment is payable in respect of (i) the claimant, or (ii) a member of the claimant’s family, who has not attained the qualifying age for state pension credit,]

[F10(1A) Where the condition in sub-paragraph (1) ceases to be satisfied because of the death of a child or young person, the condition is that the claimant [F11or partner] is entitled to child benefit in respect of that person under section 145A of the Act (entitlement to child benefit after death of child or qualifying young person).]

(2) [F12An enhanced disability premium shall not be applicable in respect of] [F12The condition is not satisfied if the person to whom sub-paragraph (1) refers is]

(a)a claimant who—

(i)is not a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage; and

(ii)is a patient within the meaning of [F13regulation 28(11)(e)] and has been for a period of more than 52 weeks; or

(b)a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage where each member is a patient within the meaning of [F14regulation 28(11)(e)] and has been for a period of more than 52 weeks.

Textual Amendments

F6Words in Sch. 3 para. 15(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 7.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Housing Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/213), regs. 1(3), 3(6)(c)

F10Sch. 3 para. 15(1A) inserted (1.4.2011 for specified purposes, 4.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/674), regs. 1(2), 12(2)(a)

F12Words in Sch. 3 para. 15(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (1.4.2011 for specified purposes, 4.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/674), regs. 1(2), 12(2)(b)

F13Words in Sch. 3 para. 15(2)(a)(ii) substituted by S.I. 2005/2502, reg. 2(15)(b) (as amended) (3.4.2006) by The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/217), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 27(15)(c) (with regs. 2, 3, Sch. 3, Sch. 4)

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