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FAMILY INCOME SUPPLEMENT

What is it? | Basic qualifying condition | How much could I get and how am I paid? | How and when should I apply? | What else might I be able to claim?
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01624 685092
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E-mail : fis.dwa@socialsecurity.dhss.gov.im

What is it?

Family Income Supplement (FIS) is payable to you if you are employed or self-employed working for 16 hours or more per week and you are -

Basic qualifying condition

To qualify for FIS you must -

you must normally also satisfy a residential qualification, that is, you or your partner (if you have one) must -

If you are not residentially qualified we may still be able to pay you FIS if you have exceptional circumstances. You should contact the FIS Unit at Markwell House for further details.

How much could I get and how am I paid?

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FIS can be awarded for periods from 4 to 26 weeks and will not usually be affected by changes in circumstances during an award period. When FIS is in payment for one child only and that child leaves full-time non-advanced education, benefit is usually withdrawn from that date. Child benefit may still continue until the usual terminal date. FIS is paid either weekly by cheque or fortnightly, in arrears, directly into your bank or building society account.

How and when should I apply?

Use the claim form and return it to Family Income Supplement Unit, 1st Floor, Markwell House, Market Street, Douglas. Payslips or other proof of earnings from your employer should be submitted with your claim.

What else might I be able to claim?

If you are claiming FIS you may also be entitled to -

For further information on Family Income Supplement, please download the documents below -

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileFIS 5 (IOM) - A Guide to Family Income Supplement (93 kb)
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This leaflet gives general guidance about Family Income Supplement.
Acrobat PDF FileFIS 5 (Insert) (366 kb)
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Rates and Examples applicable from 7th April 2008.
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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