Social Security Act 1998

Section 12(1).

SCHEDULE 3Decisions against which an appeal lies

Part IBenefit decisions

Entitlement to benefit without a claim

1In such cases or circumstances as may be prescribed, a decision whether a person is entitled to a relevant benefit for which no claim is required.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 4.3.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(a), Sch.

I2Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I3Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I4Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I5Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I6Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

2If so, a decision as to the amount to which he is entitled.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I8Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I9Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I10Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I11Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Payability of benefit

3A decision whether a relevant benefit (or a component of a relevant benefit) to which a person is entitled is not payable by reason of—

(a)any provision of the Contributions and Benefits Act by which the person is disqualified for receiving benefit;

(b)regulations made under section 72(8) of that Act (disability living allowance);

(c)regulations made under section 113(2) of that Act (suspension of payment); or

(d)section 19 of the Jobseekers Act (jobseeker’s allowance)[F1; F2...

(e)section 62 or 63 of the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000][F3; or

(f)section 7, 8 or 9 of the Social Security Fraud Act 2001].

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 3 para. 3(e) and preceding word inserted (15.10.2001 for specified purposes) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 66, 86(1)(c)(2) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/2619, art. 2(1)(b)(v)(2)

F2Word in Sch. 3 para. 3(d) repealed (30.4.2002) by Social Security Fraud Act 2001 (c. 11), s. 20(1), Sch.; S.I. 2002/1222, art. 2(i)

F3Sch. 3 para. 3(f) and preceding word inserted (1.4.2002) by Social Security Fraud Act 2001 (c. 11), ss. 12(2), 20(1); S.I. 2001/3689, art. 2(2)

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 3 para. 3(a)(c) in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I13Sch. 3 para. 3(a)(c) in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I14Sch. 3 para. 3(a)(c) in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I15Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I16Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Payments to third parties

4Except in such cases or circumstances as may be prescribed, a decision whether the whole or part of a benefit to which a person is entitled is, by virtue of regulations, to be paid to a person other than him.

Commencement Information

I17Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 4.3.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(a), Sch.

I18Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I19Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I20Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I21Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I22Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Recovery of benefits

5A decision whether payment is recoverable under section 71 or 71A of the Administration Act.

Commencement Information

I23Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I24Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I25Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I26Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I27Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

6If so, a decision as to the amount of payment recoverable.

Commencement Information

I28Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I29Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I30Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I31Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I32Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Industrial injuries benefit

7A decision whether an accident was an industrial accident for the purposes of industrial injuries benefit.

Commencement Information

I33Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I34Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Jobseekers' agreements

8A decision in relation to a jobseeker’s agreement as proposed to be made under section 9 of the Jobseekers Act, or as proposed to be varied under section 10 of that Act.

Commencement Information

I35Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I36Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

[F4State pension credit

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 3 paras. 8A-8D and cross-heading inserted (2.7.2002 for specified purposes) by State Pension Credit Act 2002 (c. 16), s. 22(3), Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 2002/1691, art. 2(i)

8AA decision whether to specify a period as an assessed income period under section 6 of the State Pension Credit Act 2002.

8BIf so, a decision as to the period to be so specified.

8CA decision whether an assessed income period comes to an end by virtue of section 9(4) or (5) of that Act.

8DIf so, a decision as to when the assessed income period so ends.]

Power to prescribe other decisions

9Such other decisions relating to a relevant benefit as may be prescribed.

Commencement Information

I37Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 4.3.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(a), Sch.

I38Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I39Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I40Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I41Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I42Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Part IIContributions decisions

Categorisation of earners

F510. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F5Sch. 3 paras. 10-15 repealed (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 36, Sch. 10 Pt. I (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

F511. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Compulsory contributions

F512. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F513. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Voluntary contributions

F514. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F515. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Responsibilities at home

16A decision whether a person was (within the meaning of regulations) precluded from regular employment by responsibilities at home.

Commencement Information

I43Sch. 3 para. 16 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I44Sch. 3 para. 16 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Earnings and contributions credits

17A decision whether a person is entitled to be credited with earnings or contributions in accordance with regulations made under section 22(5) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Commencement Information

I45Sch. 3 para. 17 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I46Sch. 3 para. 17 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

Statutory sick pay

F618. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 3 paras. 18-29 repealed (1.4.1999 except in respect of the repeal of Sch. 3 para. 23, 5.7.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 36, Sch. 10 Pt. I (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6); S.I. 1999/1662, art. 2(b), Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 4)

F619. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Statutory maternity pay

F620. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F621. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Liability of directors etc. for company’s contributions

F622. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Preserved rights to benefit etc.

F623. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Employment of long-term unemployed

F624. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Interest and penalties

F625. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F626. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F627. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F628. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Power to prescribe other decisions

F629. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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