Workmen's Compensation (Supplementation) SchemeWorkmen's Compensation (Supplementation) Scheme can be paid to a person who is in receipt of Workmen's Compensation paid by their employer for a disease or accident which happened at work before 5 July 1948.
A person who is getting Workmen's Compensation from their employer for a disease or accident which happened at work before 5 July 1948.
Allowances are paid under this Scheme to supplement weekly payments (or entitlement to such payments) under the Workmen's Compensation Acts.
There are three main allowances payable - basic allowance, lesser incapacity allowance and major incapacity allowance. The amount payable varies considerably and depends upon the degree of resultant disability as well as capability for work.
A person may also receive:
Contact:
Industrial Injuries Branch,
Castle Court,
Royal Avenue,
Belfast,
BT1 1SD
How long can it be paid for?Workmen's Compensation (Supplementation) Scheme is usually paid for life.
Rates of Workmen's Compensation (Supplementation) SchemeEffective from 9 April 2008
Lesser Incapacity Allowance
£ 4.20 Band 1
£11.35 Band 2
£19.05 Band 3
£27.60 Band 4
£39.70 Band 5
£50.55 Band 6
Major Incapacity Allowance
£136.80
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