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The JC+ are right - normally you can be off sick for 28 weeks and still continue to get WTC, but not in this case.
Most people either claim SSP from their employer if they are working or ESA if they are self-employed.
For the 28 week continuation of tax credits, she would need to be getting SSP or ESA. If you are claiming nothing the 28 weeks does not apply and JC+ are wrong.
See http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/tctmanual/TCTM02421.htm which confirms it.
So at present if she isn't working, not claiming SSP or ESA and is still claiming WTC she is likely incurring an overpayment.
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Ok, thanks for this info. I will pass it onto her tonight.
She is sending her ESA form off today so fingers crossed she will be entitled. I will keep the thread updated with the progress of it all.
My heads hurting just thinking about it!DEBT FREE AND PROUD
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Looking at the link, would she be entitled to short term incapacity benefit maybe?DEBT FREE AND PROUD'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt'0
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sistafromanothermista wrote: »Looking at the link, would she be entitled to short term incapacity benefit maybe?
No, ESA has replaced incapacity benefit.
IQ0 -
Oh.
Apparently, according to the letter that came with the ESA form, the other part of ESA (not the NI contribution part) isn't applicable if you work 16 hours or more a week?! Can anyone shed any light on this?DEBT FREE AND PROUD'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt'0 -
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