Section 246 — Social Security Act 2018: Variation for breach of work-test obligation by both partners or spouses

246 Variation for breach of work-test obligation by both partners or spouses (1) This section applies when— (a) a main benefit is payable at a work-test couple rate; and (b) the benefit is reduced, suspended, or cancelled under section 227 or 232 ; and (c) the reduction, suspension, or cancellation results from the failure of both partners or spouses to comply with a work-test obligation or results from the application of section 227 ; and (d) the couple have no dependent children. (2) The reduction, suspension, or cancellation in respect of each spouse or partner applies to only half the applicable rate of main benefit before reduction on account of income that is payable in respect of that spouse or partner. (3) Any amount of the main benefit payable to the spouses or partners after the reduction, suspension, or cancellation is applied is subject to the appropriate income test but at half the abatement rate in that test. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 120(1A)