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Six Basic Steps
Six Basic Steps
Benefit Claim Example
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Step One
Benefits to replace basic earnings and to cover basic living expenses. These weekly Benefits can be paid on top of any amount of savings and are not affected by the partner’s earnings. Only one of these Benefits can be paid to the same person at any one time. If you qualify for more than one you will get paid the highest.
Statutory Sick Pay (from employer for 6 months)
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) (previously known as Incapacity Benefit)
State Pension
Widows/ Bereavement Benefits
Carer’s Allowance
Step Two
Benefits to compensate for the pain and suffering caused by Mesothelioma. This weekly Benefit and Lump Sum Payment can be paid on top of any amount of savings and is not affected by the patient’s earnings or his/her partner’s earnings.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979 (Industrial Injuries Lump Sum Payment)
Step Three
Benefits to assist with walking difficulties. This weekly Benefit can be paid on top of any amount of savings and is not affected by the patient’s earnings or his/her partner’s earnings.
Disability Living Allowance (Mobility Component) for under age 65
Step Four
Benefits to assist with care and attention that is needed from another person. These weekly Benefits can be paid on top of any amount of savings and are not affected by the patient’s earnings or his/her partner’s earnings.
Disability Living Allowance (Care Component) for under age 65
Attendance Allowance for age 65 and over
Constant Attendance Allowance
Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance
Step Five
Benefits to top up other income or help with mortgage payments or help where there is no income from Step One. These Benefits are means tested but it is still possible to get them and have some savings, earnings and own your own home. They include:-
Income Support and Child Tax Credit
Guarantee Pension Credit age 60 and over
Savings Pension Credit age 65 and over
Step Six
Benefits to assist with the rent if you do not own your own home and Council Tax whether you own your own home or not. These Benefits are means tested but you can still get them and have some savings, earnings and other income. They include:-
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Benefit
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