MPs may claim for journeys by their dependants, and their spouse or partner, between their constituency and London.
Claims for such travel must be made using the Dependant Form in IPSA Online, and be accompanied by evidence.
If you want to register a dependant, the evidence you need to submit varies.
For more information on using the registration form in IPSA Online, visit Registering a dependant.
A child dependant up to the age of 18 years old
We require proof of their birth date to determine the start and end dates of the accommodation budget uplift.
Please submit one of the following:
For cases of adoption or surrogacy, we may require further information – please speak to your account manager.
You must also complete a Child Declaration Form and submit it in IPSA Online.
A child dependant aged between 18-21 who is in full-time education
This type of dependant must have been registered with us as an “Under 18 Dependant” before 1 April 2017.
We require proof they are in full-time education (an official document which includes an end date) and proof of ID (passport or birth certificate).
You must also complete a Child Declaration Form and submit it in IPSA Online.
Expected dependant
Please discuss your requirements with IPSA before the birth or adoption of the child.
We may be able to register the expected child in advance of their birth or adoption and grant the associated dependant uplifts to the accommodation budget so you can prepare beforehand.
Following the birth, we require a copy of their passport, birth or adoption certificate, or declaration of surrogacy to confirm their date of birth (within six months of the date of birth).
You must also complete a Child Declaration Form and submit it in IPSA Online.
Family dependant
We require proof that the dependant receives one of the following benefits:
Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (at the middle or highest rate)
the Personal Independence Payment (at standard or enhanced rate), or
a Constant Attendance Allowance with either an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or a War Disablement Pension
This evidence must be in the form of an official document attached to the Dependant Registration Form.
You must also complete a Family Declaration Form and submit it in IPSA Online.
Spouse or partner
You must complete a Dependant Form in IPSA Online, and a Spouse Declaration Form, and submit it as evidence.
Carer
You must complete a Dependant Form in IPSA Online, and a Carer Declaration Form, and submit it as evidence.