What is a reduced benefit direction?
The reduced benefit direction is a decision that the IS or JSA paid to the PWC or partner should be reduced for three years. The amount by which the benefit will be reduced is 40% of the adult Income Support personal allowance. At the end of the three year period, a fresh reduced benefit may be made after considering the welfare of the children if the parent with care continues to fail to complete a second MAF without good cause. The reduction will be modified where the relevant benefit payable would otherwise be reduced to nil, or less than the minimum amount.
