Incapcity Rules ?? - Please help

TITEASCRAMP · 26 April 2007 at 2:01PM

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tanith · 26 April 2007 at 2:13PM

It shouldn't pose a problem but I am not sure why you are not paying NI even though you are on half pay.. I was on half then SSP last year when I claimed IB but my company paid my NI up until my final pay packet when I was medically retired... someone with more knowledge will be along I am sure... but you shouldn't have any problems claiming IB as regards your NI contributions....

seven-day-weekend · 26 April 2007 at 2:20PM

I think that you will be OK as you must have been paying enough NI during the last two tax years to get IB. I don't think missing a month will matter.

If your work are not going to pay you any more, you should apply for IB now.

Here's a link to apply online (and giving further information):

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DG_4017626

healy · 26 April 2007 at 3:40PM

As long as you have been paying NI in recent tax years there should not be a problem receiving Incapacity Benefit. This tax year will not even be considered when you make a claim so there is no need to worry.

healy · 26 April 2007 at 4:51PM

Depending on you Income and Capital and whether you have a working partner you could claim Income Support due to Incapacity. Otherwise you could claim JSA contribution based for upto to 6 months but would need to be actively seeking work.