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DISABILITY WORKING ALLOWANCE

What is it? | Basic qualifying conditions | How much could I get and how am I paid? | How and when should I apply? | What else might I be able to claim?
Claim form Request one by filling in our online form
Tel : 01624 685092 01624 685458
E-mail : fis.dwa@socialsecurity.dhss.gov.im

What is it?

Disability Working Allowance (DWA) is a benefit to help people with an illness or disability who are starting work or are already working.

Basic qualifying conditions

To qualify for DWA you must -

OR

OR

There are provisions to prevent overlap with other income-related benefits.

DWA is only available if you are present and ordinarily resident in the Isle of Man.

How much could I get and how am I paid?

Click here for Rates. DWA is payable by weekly cheque which can be cashed at a Post Office or by direct credit into a bank or building society account.

DWA is normally awarded for either 4 or 12 weeks but can be awarded for 26 weeks in certain circumstances.

Payment is not normally affected by any change in circumstances during the period of award. Payslips or details from the employer are required.

How and when should I apply?

Use the claim form and return it to Disability Working Allowance Unit, Markwell House, Market Street, Douglas.

What else might I be able to claim?

Related benefits may include:

For further information on DWA, please download the following documents -

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileDWA3(IOM) - Disability Working Allowance Advice Notes (176 kb)
Format: Acrobat PDF File
This leaflet gives more information on qualifying for, and claiming Disability Working Allowance.
Acrobat PDF FileSD5 (IOM) - Benefits for people with mental health problems (598 kb)
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This leaflet gives guidance on the benefits which may be available to people with mental health problems.
Acrobat PDF FileSection 2 - Benefits and Contributions Information Guide. (49 kb)
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This is an excerpt from our guide which outlines the benefits available for people in work.

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