Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 183103
Healthy Start Scheme
Tabled: 27 April 2023
Answered: 3 May 2023
Question
Justin Madders
Labour — Ellesmere 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'BrienEligibility 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.