How much is Incapacity Benefit?
Incapacity Benefit is payable at three rates, depending upon the length of time you have been unable to work. The basic rates below are as published on the Directgov website in December 2009. They usually go up each April. • Short-term lower rate (for first 28 weeks of being unable to work) – 67.75 a week. • Short-term higher rate (for weeks 29-52 of being unable to work) – 80.15 a week. • Long-term rate (for after 52 weeks of being unable to work) – 89.80 a week. Note: the rules for benefits can sometimes become complicated. The amounts shown above are a guide and your individual circumstances may affect the amount that you get. For example: • Short-term higher rate and the long-term rate are taxable. • You may be entitled to additional money or benefits if you have adult dependants. • You may get an ‘age addition’ if you are on the long-term rate and were under 45 when you first became incapable of work. • You may be entitled to the long-term rate after 28 weeks of being unable to wo
