Illness Benefit

[hoganedwina]

I have been receiving Illness Benefit for the past 3 years, and just had a review and it was confirmed that I will remain on this benefit. I have read a few posts about the Illness Benefit being stopped. Can anyone explain this to me. Any suggestions on how I would find out what this would mean for me. I am not capable of returning to work so what happens next? Thanks

 

[Black Sheep]

If your review states that you will not be returning to work then you should apply for Invalidity Pension.
The budget changes state that Illness Bendfit will be cut after 2 years

 

[Welfarite]

If your review states that you will not be returning to work then you should apply for Invalidity Pension.
The budget changes state that Illness Bendfit will be cut after 2 years

IB budget change fo 2 years will apply to new claimants only.