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A law change that came into force in February 2023 means that for the first time non-married parents can claim bereavement benefits too.

Martin Lewis urges people to check whether they are entitled to a backdated bereavement support payment or widowed parent鈥檚 allowance.

Speaking to 大象传媒 Radio 5 Live, he said: 鈥淚f your partner died since 2001 and you鈥檙e not married, you had children and you were cohabiting, urgently check out whether you鈥檙e entitled to a backdated bereavement support payment or widowed parent鈥檚 allowance.鈥�

鈥淎fter the 8th of February, you won鈥檛 be able to get the backdated claims.鈥�

This clip was originally from Nihal Arthanayake on 17th January 2024.

Listen to the Martin Lewis podcast on 大象传媒 Sounds.