![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/martin-lewis-fan-explains-how-their-mum-claimed-37000-after-rule-change/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1_Good-Morning-Britain-TV-show-London-UK-25-May-2023.jpg&description=As of February this year, cohabiting parents with dependent children can apply for Bereavement Support Payment or Widowed Parent's Allowance following the death of their partner A fan of Martin Lewis has explained how his mum claimed £37,000 following a rule change for bereavement support. As of February this year, cohabiting parents with dependent children can apply for Bereavement Support Payment or Widowed Parent's Allowance following the death of their partner. Previously, this support was only available to eligible bereaved parents who were married or in a civil partnership. Writing in to MoneySavingExpert.com, a reader known only as Jamie said his mum received a payment of £37,000 after becoming aware of the rule change. She will also receive £139 a week for in the form of Child Benefit. Jamie said: "My dad passed away in 2015, but my parents weren't married and mum wasn't eligible for bereavement support, despite being together for over 20 years with three children. 'After seeing your bereavement support payments article [about a law change meaning non-married couples can claim], she claimed and has received a backdated £37,000. 'She'll also get £139/wk for as long as she receives Child Benefit for my younger sister. This was incredible. Thank you for all you do." If your partner dies before you reach state pension age, you could be entitled to either Bereavement Support Payment or Widowed Parent's Allowance. But if you are making a back claim, you only have until February 8, 2024 to apply - so it is worth checking if you, or a loved one, is eligible. Claims can be backdated to 2001. The amount you could get through Widowed Parent's Allowance is based on how much your partner paid in National Insurance contributions. The maximum is £139.10 a week and you might be entitled to claim this until either stop being entitled to Child Benefit or reach State Pension age. You can only make a new claim for Widowed Parent's Allowance if your partner died before April 6,){kind=link}
As of February this year, cohabiting parents with dependent children can apply for Bereavement Support Payment or Widowed Parent’s Allowance following the death of their partner
A fan of Martin Lewis has explained how his mum claimed £37,000 following a rule change for bereavement support.
As of February this year, cohabiting parents with dependent children can apply for Bereavement Support Payment or Widowed Parent’s Allowance following the death of their partner.
Previously, this support was only available to eligible bereaved parents who were married or in a civil partnership.
Writing in to MoneySavingExpert.com, a reader known only as Jamie said his mum received a payment of £37,000 after becoming aware of the rule change.