What can I claim as well as SSP?

SSP and Employment Support Allowance If you’re too ill to work beyond 28 weeks, you’ll no longer be eligible for SSP, but you might be entitled to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) instead. In some areas, the new Universal Credit system is in place, so you would need to claim that instead of ESA.

Can you claim SSP if you have savings?

SSP is not means tested, so your savings and other income won’t be taken into account when calculating the sick pay you’ll receive.

Is SSP counted as earnings?

What will count as earnings? Some benefits, such as contractual sick pay, statutory sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption pay, are treated as earnings in some parts of the present system and as unearned income in other parts – see next section on maternity pay.

Can you claim SSP and still work?

The nature of the work Crucially, there is no legal case for stopping an individual claiming sick pay for a job which they have been declared medically unfit to carry out while working in a different job which they are medically able to fulfill their duties in.

How long can you stay on sick pay?

This means your employees have a statutory right to sick pay for up to 28 weeks. After those 28 weeks are up, or if they never qualified for SSP in the first place, employees can apply for employment and support allowance (ESA).

How SSP is calculated?

To calculate the SSP, the weekly rate is divided by the number of qualifying days in a week, and multiplied by the number of eligible days. £96.35 ÷ 7 qualifying days = £13.76 of SSP per day.

How is SSP salary calculated?

Work out the AWE by dividing the earnings before the first day of sickness by the number of days in the relevant period. If an employee received 2 weeks and 3 days earnings (17 days), divide the earnings by 17 (days) and multiply by 7, regardless of the number of days a week the employee is expected to work.

How much do I need to earn to claim SSP?

£120 per week
To qualify for Statutory Sick Pay ( SSP ) you must: be classed as an employee and have done some work for your employer. earn an average of at least £120 per week. have been ill or self-isolating for at least 4 days in a row (including non-working days)

What benefits can I claim if on long term sick?

If you have a long-term illness and your sick pay is coming to an end, you might be able to get new style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). Check if you’re eligible for new style ESA. You can start your claim for new style ESA 3 months before your sick pay ends, as the application process can take a while.

Why do I need SSP1 form for sick pay?

Form SSP1 enables employees to claim for social security benefits such as Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance. Statutory Sick Pay is a necessary part of running a business. People get sick, it’s a fact.

Can You claim Housing Benefit if you are on SSP?

You may also be entitled to Income Support if you have a low income and your SSP is less than the amount of Income Support you would be entitled to, although this would only happen in exceptional circumstances (Income Support rates). If you pay rent, you may be able to claim Housing Benefit.

How are state supplemental Program ( SSP ) benefits issued?

How are State Supplemental Program (SSP) benefits issued? SSP benefits are issued by one of the following methods: Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit, or; Warrant if the SSP Assistance Unit has a valid Authorized Representative (AREP).

Do you have to pay SSP if you are an employer?

As an employer, you are only responsible for paying SSP if you pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions for your employee. This includes any employee that you would normally pay NI for were it not for their age or level of earnings. What is the SSP rate?