Passported benefits are benefits or schemes which some groups of people are entitled to because of their entitlement to other benefits.
Entitlement to Universal Credit can sometimes give rise to entitlement to one or more passport benefits.
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Case law has confirmed that the 1p that should be awarded during the 'relevant period' counts as an entitlement to UC and therefore acts as a passport to other help (including maximum HB if living in 'specified' or 'temporary' accommodation..
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