My DH was unexpectedly taken into hospital on Wednesday and will more than likely be out of work for at least a month, possibly a bit longer. I have sent in the first illness benefit form, but just wondering if anyone has any idea how long it will be before he receives his first payment? We need to get the budget in order!
Thanks for that info guys. We're aware alright that he wouldn't get paid for the first 3 days. The claim was just in within the week as he initially only had a cert for stress for 1 week so we didn't intend claiming, but it turned out to be a lot more serious.