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Hello, Ive tried looking through the forums to find an answer but think I'm better off asking a question and hopefully somebody can advise. (my husband has lost touch with his 18 year old son the start of the year, his sons choice and he’s not spoken to his ex partner for about 4 years so reaching out isn’t an option)
his son has been working since last year and has now finished collage in June of this year and I’m aware CMS has to be paid until September, I assume when they don’t go back into education.
My question is, he’s had his annual review through in July and it’s given a schedule for the full year. In September will they automatically contact my husband and tell him he’s no longer needing to pay and close his case or does he need to report a change himself?
I highly doubt his ex partner is going to do so and I don’t have much faith in CMS in checking that they’re eligible for child benefit
Hi,
CMS are not very organised, so I wouldn't wait on them. Would be better for him to contact them/report change, and check child benefit status.
@bill337 thank you for responding. I thought as much, just wondered if anyone else had had their annual review before September and then it changed on one of the child benefit end dates. Suppose it’s not really worth waiting to find out.
Will report the change in September but if it’s like any of our other dealings with them I’m sure it’ll take months 🙄
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