Lottowinner
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I was told the other day and I checked it up on the citizens advice website, but for child benefit, one twin is paid 1.5 times the normal rate and hence for twins this amounts to being paid for 3 children. I thought about it and I cant really see how this could be justified (although there must be some justification whether you agree with or not). Can anybody enlighten me why this is the case ?
Multiple births
The rate of child benefit paid for twins will be 1.5 times the normal monthly rate for each child. Where the multiple birth involves three or more children, the rate of benefit paid is double the monthly rate, provided at least three of the children remain qualified.
In addition, a special 'once-off' grant of €635 is paid on all multiple births. Further 'once-off' grants of €635 are paid when the children are 4 years of age and 12 years of age.
Multiple births
The rate of child benefit paid for twins will be 1.5 times the normal monthly rate for each child. Where the multiple birth involves three or more children, the rate of benefit paid is double the monthly rate, provided at least three of the children remain qualified.
In addition, a special 'once-off' grant of €635 is paid on all multiple births. Further 'once-off' grants of €635 are paid when the children are 4 years of age and 12 years of age.