TCM1000036 - How to complete the Free Format screen

Version 1.0

Changes to previous version - new guidance

Step 1

On the ‘Function Menu�

  • select ‘Applicationâ€� on the toolbar
  • select ‘Change of Circumstancesâ€� from the options available. You will be taken to the ‘Key Entry Dataâ€� screen
  • enter the customer’s NINO
  • select the ‘Allâ€� checkbox
  • select ‘OKâ€�.

If you are taken to the ‘Select Household� screen

  • select the relevant claim
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You will be taken to the ‘Applicant Detailsâ€� screen
  • go to Step 2.

If you are taken to the ‘Select Application� screen

  • select the claim which is ‘Partially Capturedâ€� or ‘Awaiting Awardâ€�
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You will be taken to the ‘Applicant Detailsâ€� screen
  • go to Step 2.

If you are taken straight to the ‘Applicant Details� screen, go to Step 2.

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Step 2

On the ‘Applicant Details� screen

  • when the following message ‘Details must be recorded on the Free Format screen. Do you wish to proceed?â€� display, select ‘Yesâ€�. You will be taken to the ‘Free Formatâ€� screen
  • enter the details of the change
  • enter the effective date of the change
  • enter any other relevant information
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You have completed the ‘Free Formatâ€� screen.