Money paid out in short and long term incapacity benefits in each of the last five yearsMoney paid out in short and long term incapacity benefits in each of the last five years
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Request 731234318
How much has been paid out in a) short term incapacity benefit b) Long term incapacity benefit for each of the last five years 2019-2024
Response
The Treasury and Exchequer Department have provided the following totals based on end of year close for the States of Jersey Annual Report and Accounts.
| 2019
| 2020
| 2021 | 2022
| 2023
| 2024
|
Short Term Incapacity Allowance (Millions)
| £15.0
| £15.3
| £14.6
| £16.3
| £16.7
| £19.4
|
Long-Term Incapacity Allowance (Millions) | £19.9
| £20.6
| £22.0
| £24.1
| £26.3
| £28.0
|
The totals for Long Term Incapacity Allowance above also include payments made under Disablement Benefit, which relate to claims that commenced prior to 01/10/2004, before the introduction of Long-Term Incapacity Allowance.
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