Benefits and Financial Support News

Tynwald has approved legislation that provides for the introduction of the new single-tier Manx state pension in April 2019. The new Manx state pension will...

At the July 2017 sitting of Tynwald, the Treasury Minister announced the launch of a public consultation concerning the proposed introduction of a new pension...

The Department of Health and Social Care is committed to supporting all those receiving a meal delivery service from Jack Frost, which has announced it is to...

The Isle of Man Government has distributed the annual Winter Bonus payment to support vulnerable members of the local community. The lump-sum – usually £300 –...

There is still time for people to submit their views on proposals aimed at promoting greater fairness in the allocation of public sector housing in the Isle of...

Public sector rents in the Isle of Man are set to increase by 3.1%, with effect from 1 April 2018. The revised charges have been announced by the Department of...

The Department of Health and Social Care has taken the decision to end its commissioned cleaning service which was available to people eligible for income...

Lots of us start the Christmas season with the best of intentions, but it’s easy to get carried away, leaving ourselves with a debt ‘hangover’ that can be felt...

Social Security claimants who have undergone a Personal Capability Assessment (PCA) will be asked for their views of the experience as part of an independent...

The Treasury has published further information on changes to the Island’s state pension system due to be introduced on 6 April 2019.  These changes will not...