Posted by Meri-Tuuli on May 14, 2006, at 14:32:08
In reply to Re: Anyone here claimed incapacity benefit? » Meri-Tuuli, posted by NikkiT2 on May 14, 2006, at 13:56:33
Hi Nikki!
> A friend of mine applied but didnt get it (as he has never worked and thus not paid any NI), but he got given a different version of Job Seekers Allowance which is for people who can't get Incapacity due to NI.. it means he doesn't have to job seek anymore.
I'm fairly certain I can't get NI based incap. benefit because I couldn't get the job seekers allowance tied in the the NI contributions. Which really really sucks, because I've been working and paying NI since I was 15 in various part time jobs etc! Just not continously for the two previous tax years which is their criteria. I mean, prior to that I was in f/t education!
I can't claim income based anything, because I live with my partner who works and earns above the threshold.
> have you applied for DLA also? Thats not based one earnings, or NI at all. Its *very* hard to get, and the form is a complete and utter nightmare, but the CAB have people who can help you fill it in, or your local PALS team at your hospital should be able to help too.
No. I assume you're talking disability living allowance? I was going to see if I could get incapacity benefit first. I'm pretty sure I won't get anything. Mainly because NI contributions aren't up to scratch. Although there is abit of a loophole if you're under 25 and have been in higher education like I have - but I'm actually 25, so I just missed that. Grrrr.Oh well.
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