Guidance: Universal Credit payments for more than 2 children before 6 April 2026: information for stakeholders
Before 6 April 2026, Universal Credit claimants could not claim payment for a third child or any subsequent children who are born on or after 6 April 2017. Some exceptions applied according to an individual’s circumstances.
This guidance explains the rules and exceptions that apply if claimants had more than 2 children before April 2026.
This stakeholder guidance covers the following topics:
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