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mumoftwoboys

Hi, I came off a Jobridge in June and moved into employment. I am receiving FIS payment. A friend informed me last month of this payment so, albeit a few months late I decided to apply,for it. It has not been granted because of the delay,and they quoted the Consolidation of Welfare act. I've looked just now however and can't find anything about it needing to be applied for within a certain timeframe. Would anyone here know anything on this here?

mumoftwoboys

Hi, I came off a Jobridgein June and moved into employment. I am receiving FIS payment. A friend informed me last month of this payment so, albeit a few months late I decided to apply,for it. It has not been granted because of the delay,and they quoted the Consolidation of Welfare act. I've looked just now however and can't find anything about it needing to be applied for within a certain timeframe. Would anyone here know anything on this?

From the website Re: late claims


3.2 Late Claims

Entitlement to BTWFD starts from the date of claim. However, in line with other schemes such as Jobseeker’s Allowance, a Deciding/Appeals Officer may award in respect of a period of up to 6 months prior to the date of claim – if s/he is satisfied that entitlement to BTWFD existed on this date and that there was good cause for the delay in making the claim.

The prescribed time for making a claim is 3 months – claims within this period are paid from date of entitlement, claims outside of this period are paid from the date of claim.

Ken.

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