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Social Security (Incapacity Benefits - Phased Return to Work) (Amendment) Order 2023

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A decision made 20 September 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-SOSEC-2023-621

Public

Subject: Social Security (Incapacity Benefits - Phased Return to Work) (Amendment) Order 2023

 

Report Title: WR- Social Security (Incapacity Benefits - Phased Return to Work) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2023

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister made the Social Security (Incapacity Benefits - Phased Return to Work) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2023.

Reason for Decision(s):

This Ministerial Decision extends existing benefit legislation to provide a legal basis for return to work plans, and allow a Short Term Incapacity Allowance (STIA) claimant to undertake activities approved under a return to work plan while still claiming STIA, commencing late September 2023.

Resource Implications: The estimated administrative costs associated with the new service being implemented are £465,000 in a full year of operation.

 

Action Required: Department to take necessary action.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Social Security

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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