Benefits and Financial Support News
Proposed pensions freedoms consultation responses published
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...
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Support available for people affected by closure of Jack Frost
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...
Friday, 2 February 2018
Winter Bonus payments help vulnerable members of community
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 –...
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Deadline approaching for responses to housing consultation
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...
Monday, 29 January 2018
Public sector rents to increase by 3.1%
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...
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Users of home cleaning service to be offered a reassessment of need as contract ends
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...
Friday, 1 December 2017
Avoid a Chritmas debt hangover
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...
Friday, 25 November 2016
Views sought on Personal Capability Assessment process
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...
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
Further information on changes to state pension system
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...
Thursday, 25 August 2016
Treasury to bolster benefit fraud inspectorate
The Treasury has today announced that it is taking further action to tackle the growing problem of benefit fraud in the Isle of Man.
Another two full-time...
Friday, 24 June 2016