Sick Pay coming to an end - what can I claim?

kazimojo69

Hi

I broke my foot in July and am still in plaster. It looks like I will need an op. I cannot get into work as work 15 miles away - on the 4th floor - with no lift!

My work have paid me sick pay but it is due to run out soon. What can I claim from the state? Is it Sick pay or incapacity benefit or both?

My husband works but is on a low wage. We receive £142 a week in tax credits. Just need to work out if I will be bringing enough in to pay the bills.

dmg24

If you earn over £95 per week, you should get SSP from your employer for up to 28 weeks.

kazimojo69

My contract says I only receive it for 16 weeks full pay? Is SSP full pay or a different amount?

dmg24

SSP is £79.15 per week. You will receive this for a further twelve weeks after your OSP has run out.

kazimojo69

Do I need to let tax credits know as effectively I dont have a wage? And would I be able to claim for anything else.

I am worried as with my husband being on such a low wage and me only bringing £79 a week - not sure how we would manage.

dmg24

You can advise Tax Credits of your change in income, but it may be that you are receiving your maximum entitlement anyway. They will be able to advise if this is the case.

You may qualify for help with your rent and council tax, but this will depend on your total household income. If you enter the relevant figures at www.entitledto.co.uk, this will give you an estimate of your entitlement.

NASA_2

kazimojo69 wrote: »

Do I need to let tax credits know as effectively I dont have a wage? And would I be able to claim for anything else.

I am worried as with my husband being on such a low wage and me only bringing £79 a week - not sure how we would manage.

In my experience WTC continues along side SSP. Only once you claim ESA will it be relevant. Check that with them though - its just how i think things work.