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Confused about increased Incap payment

Hi there

My husband receives IB and recently had a medical to ascertain if he should keep his award. Thankfully, he was awarded it and today received the first payment since his notification letter. The letter had no figures on it and we assumed all would continue as before (£301 per four weeks). Today's payment though, is for £397. How come??!

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    How old is your husband, and how long has he been claiming for? Was the amount exactly £397?

    It sounds like he has gone on to the long term rate plus an age addition x
    Gone ... or have I?
  • It wasn't exact - there were some pennies too - can't remember exactly how much. He is 34 and has been claiming for approx 1 year.
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Yep, he is now on long term rate with higher age addition (£84.50 + £17.75) = £102.25 per week.
    Gone ... or have I?
  • Thank you so much for your swift response - excellent news as we had no idea that the amount would go up!
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