Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 183103

Healthy Start Scheme

Tabled: 27 April 2023
Answered: 3 May 2023

Question

Justin Madders

LabourEllesmere Port and Bromborough

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the appropriateness of the upper earnings limits for eligibility for the Healthy Start Scheme.

Answer

Neil O'Brien
Eligibility for the Healthy Start scheme is kept under continuous review.  It aligns closely with other passported benefits across Government. There are currently no plans to extend the Healthy Start eligibility criteria.