TCM1000410 - How to compare details of the failed and existing claim when dealing with a verification failure

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Changes to previous version - new guidance.

Step 1

Check the following details are the same on both claims. Make a note of any that aren’t. In a joint claim, check both customer’s details.

To check the existing claim, go to Step 2.

To check the failed claim, go to Step 3.

Step 2

On the ‘Function Menu�

  • select ‘Applicationâ€� on the toolbar
  • select ‘Viewâ€� from the options available. You’ll be taken to the ‘Key Entry Data - Applicantâ€� screen
  • enter the customer’s NINO
  • select the ‘Allâ€� checkbox
  • select ‘OKâ€�.

If you’re taken to the ‘Select Application� screen

  • select the relevant claim
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You’ll be taken to the ‘Application Summaryâ€� screen
  • go to Step 4.

If you’re taken to the ‘Select Application Version� screen

  • select the most recent version
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You’ll be taken to the ‘Application Summaryâ€� screen
  • go to Step 4.

If you’re taken straight to the ‘Application Summary� screen, go to Step 4.

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Step 3

On the ‘Function Menu�

  • select ‘Fileâ€� on the toolbar
  • select ‘Next Functionâ€� from the options available. You’ll be taken to the ‘Work Management - Select Next Functionâ€� screen
  • select ‘View Applicationâ€�
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You’ll be taken to the ‘Application Summaryâ€� screen
  • go to Step 4.

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Step 4

On the ‘Application Summary� screen

  • check the details on both claims for

    • first line of the address
    • postcode
  • make a note of any discrepancies and the telephone number
  • select ‘Continueâ€� until you’re on the ‘Childrenâ€� screen
  • go to Step 5.

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Step 5

On the ‘Children� screen

  • check both claims for all children on the claims for

    • names
    • dates of birth
  • make a note of any discrepancies
  • select ‘Continueâ€� until you’re on the ‘Workâ€� screen
  • go to Step 6.

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Step 6

On the ‘Work� screen

  • check the following for both customers

    • number of paid jobs
    • hours worked
    • employment details

    or

    • self employment details
  • make a note of any discrepancies
  • select ‘Continueâ€� until you’re on the ‘Incomeâ€� screen
  • go to Step 7.

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Step 7

On the ‘Income� screen

  • check both claims for the following

    • qualifying benefits
    • income
  • make a note of any discrepancies
  • select ‘Continueâ€� until you’re on the ‘Paymentâ€� screen
  • go to Step 8.

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Step 8

On the ‘Payment� screen, check the following for both customers

  • account name
  • account number
  • sort code
  • building society reference
  • bank/ building society
  • branch
  • address line 1
  • post code.