Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997

[^key-278334d5c823c6c3562e0a5aa7f29127]: Words in cross-heading substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(a)

[^key-6c61c2a84300fab251283f6e4c366bc9]: S. 11(5)(b) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 139

[^key-aecc5e08fc81290c6e8aac0aeaf75e11]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 140(b)

[^key-43e174c113abc62dfcbb8415920a92c2]: Words in s. 12(4) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 140(b)

[^key-1c1d48e9b4c5bd52bb1d34cc13773307]: S. 13(1) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(b)

[^key-609d8aa3972b345cd256b674df7fed01]: Words in s. 13(2) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(c)

[^key-2615cffd218ebc9154cf047c929818e1]: S. 13(3) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(d)

[^key-f8c983c5b42a1af9e645b3807dcbabcb]: Words in s. 29 omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 142

[^key-425cc45d84fcce6606fe4ef2684206f0]: Words in Blanket Amendment substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^key-c1e44a9b4c1546e41446b43894e09a83]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. I inserted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 140; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

[^key-472a5c5faa04120fc98717d126cc2113]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2 inserted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 140; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

[^key-c726631272649d49d0e5c5ab3ee49229]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 5(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 84 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-64b558a878e42a1ec47e9793a23e18b9]: S. 11(2A)(2B) inserted (25.2.2013 for specified purposes, 29.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 11 para. 10(2) (with s. 102(7)-(9)); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 paras. 18, 24; S.I. 2013/983, art. 8

[^key-1747dcb65dc0c456ae17c70e88ad931e]: Words in s. 11(5)(c) inserted (25.2.2013 for specified purposes, 29.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 11 para. 10(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 paras. 18, 24; S.I. 2013/983, art. 8

[^key-e0e5060313b5730a5c814af1d1ed778c]: Words in s. 30(2) inserted (25.2.2013 for specified purposes, 29.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 11 para. 11(2); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 paras. 18, 24; S.I. 2013/983, art. 8

[^key-58b4c14956710764f39868ccb85a4f38]: S. 30(2A) inserted (25.2.2013 for specified purposes, 29.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 11 para. 11(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 paras. 18, 24; S.I. 2013/983, art. 8

[^key-482c60abd074c863615bc2fcf0a0b7ec]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (29.4.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 2 para. 42; S.I. 2013/983, art. 3(1)(b)(i)

[^key-d0529dd661506c96b3d4e2c778023f56]: Words in s. 29 inserted (29.4.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 2 para. 41; S.I. 2013/983, art. 3(1)(b)(i)

[^key-005ba47c98fa35e812e3cccc72ff7a15]: Words in s. 29 inserted (8.4.2013 for specified purposes) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 9 para. 35; S.I. 2013/358, art. 7(1)(2)(k), Sch. 3

[^key-1b8ee2529fa95621e5038e3e2bb45381]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (8.4.2013 for specified purposes, 10.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 9 para. 36(a); S.I. 2013/358, art. 7(1)(2)(k), Sch. 3; S.I. 2013/1250, art. 2

[^key-c3b41cd290f6aedb938731fe560be814]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (8.4.2013 for specified purposes, 10.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 9 para. 36(b); S.I. 2013/358, art. 7(1)(2)(k), Sch. 3; S.I. 2013/1250, art. 2

[^key-07c240d5eaac5a2ed27667ecc6100910]: S. 8A inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 3; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-e2e6bdda0e2932f3147ccaaaa9985dd3]: Word in s. 1(2)(a) omitted (31.3.2014) by virtue of Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(a); S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-96d49ce63c7fcd7c75ab86f1c4bbcabd]: S. 1(2)(c) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(b); S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-74a64890a3bc3d27bae066e2c20d0373]: Word in s. 1A(2)(b) omitted (31.3.2014) by virtue of Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 17(2)(a); S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-4b153a8f6dd089c0700f7956f2b8d366]: S. 1A(2)(d) and words inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 17(2)(b); S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-322295f6e3ad9d6bd2973023b01cd537]: Words in s. 1A(4)(a) substituted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 17(3); S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-7e402667b499474f5e8fa3feade85dd9]: Words in s. 9(1) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-95c5484fb55a9df6917b89045df44b6d]: Words in s. 9(2) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-057f26c12eae51a8c6f6718e9e107c95]: Words in s. 9(3)(a) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-cf214afdb5c847bf5543577c4d9505f4]: Words in s. 9(4)(a) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-4037cfa28ebcb8e16b85b977332ffd04]: S. 10(4) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 4; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-03f063872968cf46166c4acf467fe4c2]: Words in s. 11(2)(b) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-498cf06cece2b90df176cdf85b0b3451]: Words in s. 11(2) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 5; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-f4d2d1d8fe5ad5727161e668197c4f15]: Words in s. 13(2) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-9e43d25599340c6c5ab63dfcb1ece91d]: Words in s. 13(2)(c) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-f5e67e5b19856092708be665a5af04b0]: Words in s. 14(4)(a) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-44ef28d035f9c8da289ac485c565507e]: Words in s. 19(3)(b) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-0b2753d9f2e5bd22035b75be97f1748f]: Words in s. 20(4)(a) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-01f98c92fa56eb08a2988185dea4d2e2]: Words in s. 21(1) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-bb16b081f2277ad29ac53daab9662666]: Words in s. 21(5)(a) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-4e342dd61c37e4f748c7ceb46dce8995]: S. 23(6A) inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 19; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-fe787d37f9aa80a0bff7c28a38dd0942]: Words in s. 29 inserted (31.3.2014) by Mesothelioma Act 2014 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 2014/459, art. 3(c)

[^key-1c17912e6f12c65c073c52991a646968]: Words in s. 7(4) substituted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 127 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-24f16b408af9be7b4357f5a603523b26]: Words in s. 7(4) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-9b7d46339b9165296eb95c985c266393]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (31.7.2015) by Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c. 30), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 13; S.I. 2015/1476, reg. 2(j)

[^key-e405f88f168e7ed4d4e5427fe2e1fcde]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2 inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 143 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-75352fe65f1bb64a6ef2b6a70bc615c6]: Sch. 1 para. 5(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1149), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 34 (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Compensation payments to which this Act applies.

Regulations and orders.

Compensation payments to which this Act applies.

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“The relevant period”.

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Compensation payments to which this Act applies.

8A

• (1) This section applies instead of section 8 in a case where the compensation payment is a payment under the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme.

• (2) The gross amount of the compensation payment—

• (a) is to be reduced by the amount of the recoverable benefit, and

• (b) accordingly, is to be reduced to nil in any case where the amount of the recoverable benefit is equal to or greater than the gross amount of the compensation payment.

• (3) Any claim of a person to receive the compensation payment is to be treated for all purposes as discharged if—

• (a) the person is paid the gross amount of the compensation payment less the amount of the recoverable benefit, or

• (b) the amount of the recoverable benefit is equal to or greater than the gross amount of the compensation payment and the person is given a statement by the scheme administrator saying that the compensation payment has been reduced to nil.

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