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Hardship payments while sanctioned

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andyscott
andyscott Posts: 167 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
I am currently claiming JSA but have been told I am been sanctioned and that I can claim hardship payments.

What I want to know is if I have to repay the hardship payments at any point?

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  • sammyjammy
    sammyjammy Posts: 7,948 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    If you are entitled then no you don't pay it back, it would be paid at a % of the benefits you've lost.
    "You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "
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