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mardatha
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husband been off work 26 weeks on SSP and we havent heard anything from work. Is there anything we have to do? Thought they had to send a letter to him or a form or something to tell him its running out?
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Hi mardatha,
Yes, the employer should have sent a letter and an SSP1 notification. He then needs to send the SSP1 to the DWP, when he can then proceeed with a claim for IB (assuming he has paid sufficient NI Contributions).Gone ... or have I?0 -
ok thanks for that , he is asking what if they dont send us anything ? This is a contract cleaning company who recently took over the company he worked for. Is there s procedure to follow if they just stop paying ? ty0
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If they don't send anything then contact the DWP directly, explaining the situation. It won't be the first time they have heard of it happening! xGone ... or have I?0
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Mardatha
As your SSP is coming to an end/ending, I would suggest that you make a claim for Incapcity Benefit (IB) and a claim for Income Support (IS). If your husband has paid enougth National Insurance contributions during the last few years, then he would qualify for IB from when the SSP stops (providing they receive the SSP1 and receive medical certificates from your doctor.) If he hasn't paid enough NI contributions, then you can receive IS instead (providing that you don't have savings over £16k). To make the IS claim go faster it would be an idea if he provides his last 2 wage slips as SSP will have to be taken into account when they assess the IS claim.
Furthermore, if you have a mortgage then the 26 weeks receiving SSP will count towards when you are able to receive help with the interest payments for your mortgage.0 -
ok many thanks. He has worked all his life and is now 61, we have no savings. Hopefully they will do what they're supposed to do and things will be straight forward .. Crossed fingies:)0
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It would be worth contacting a Welfare Advisor - you may be able to claim other benefits in addition to IB.0
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As your husband is 61 you will have to apply for Pension Credit and IB instead of IS and IB. However, Pension Credit pays more than IS so good luck!
PS I should imagine that the same applies re wage slips etc!
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