Incapacity Benefit Question?

Question

If your on the sick, how long do you need to claim for before you get the enhanced rate?

Also, do they have a right to close your claim if a) they did not ask for a medical note b) you send a note say two or three days late?

If they close your claim does that mean the time dont count for getting the higher pay rate?

Answer 1

A year for the enhanced rate, but you can apply for Disability Living Allowance after six months.

Its up to you to make sure you get your medical note in on time, simple enough, as you can see the date on the previous one. Your claim won't be closed if your note is a couple of days late, as doctors often will not issue a new certificate until after the date the old one expired.

Answer 2

whats up with you ..how sick are you....these people at the benefits office are hard on you because there are thousands of people out there claiming to be sick or injured but are working on the side....im not saying you fall in to this category but many do....if you are entitled to the payment you will get it if not you wont.....