What is a contributory state benefit?
-One that is paid to those with sufficient NICs.
What benefits are available to one spouse or partner on the death of the other, assuming they have no children and meet requirements?
-bereavement support payment
What is income support?
-not taxable
-16 to SPA
-low income
not in full time study
-working less than 16 hours per week
-not receiving Job Seeker’s Allowance
How long is Job Seeker’s Allowance paid for?
-maximum of 6 months
How long is Statutory Sick Pay paid for?
28 weeks
What are the 4 main disability-related benefits?
- personal independence payment
- Disability living allownace
- Attendance allowance
- Carer’s allowance
What is Child Benefit?
- non-contributory, tax -free
- reduced for those earning over £50,000
What is working tax credit?
- this is a top up payment for those on low incomes
- includes those who don’t have children
- have a child, work 16 hours, over 16 years
- no child, work 30 hours & over 25 years old
- no child, work 16 hours, have a disability
How many years NICs do you need to benefit from a full pension?
35 years
Is the new state pension contributory?
Yes
What is a means-tested benefit?
A benefit payed to only those with income or capital below a certain level
Who can claim JSA?
-anyone who is unemployed and is actively seeking employment
How much is the lump sum bereavement support payment for someone with dependent children?
Up to £3,500
What is the guaranteed minimum income for a single pensioner under the Pension Credit System?
-£173.75 a week
How is WTC paid to employees?
Directly from the HMRC
