Welfare Rights Training 2009

Employment & Support Allowance & Incapacity Benefit (For Youth) Taxable: Yes (Short Term Rate No) Means Tested: No (But Occupational Pension Over £85 Weekly Can Reduce It) Non-Contributory so previous years National Insurance Contributions are not needed.

This is a special benefit for young people who have not been able to work for over 28 weeks. This is a special benefit for young people who have not been able to work for over 28 weeks. Can be claimed from age 16 up to age 20 Can be claimed from age 16 up to age 20 (Some Students under 25 can also get it) (Some Students under 25 can also get it) A Sick-Line must cover a 28 week period before it can be claimed, this could be a backdated one even if this is before they are aged 16. Employment & Support Allowance & Incapacity Benefit (For Youth)

If you are aged 16,17 or 18 you may be refused if you are at NORMAL school or full-time education for over 21 hours weekly. If you have been continually in education before or since age 20 you can claim up to age 25. Check for Income Support or Income Based ESA during the waiting period or as a top-up. Employment & Support Allowance & Incapacity Benefit (For Youth)

Rates: Incapacity for Youth (Pre Nov 08) Short term week 1 – 28 = £67.75 Short term high 29 – 52 = £80.15 Long Term week 52+ = £ Check for any Income Support top-up Adult / partner additions are available

Employment & Support for Youth Contributory Amounts Week 1 – 13 = £50.95 Week 14 Onwards Work Related £89.80 or or £95.15 Support Group Adult / partner additions are NOT available

Employment & Support for Youth Income Based Amounts Single: Week 1 – 13 = £50.95 Week 14 = Work Related £89.80 or £ Support Group Couple: Week 1 – 13 = £ Week 14 = Work Related £ or £ Support Group Check for additional premiums?

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