Hospital and benefits - Statutory Sick Pay and Working Tax Credit
When you or someone in your family go into or come out of hospital, the benefits you get may change.
- Last reviewed 23 October 2023
Statutory Sick Pay and Working Tax Credit
If you were working when you became ill, you might be getting Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
SSP will be paid for the first 28 weeks that you are not able to work. If you were self-employed, you might be able to apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). You may also continue to get Working Tax Credit in addition to SSP or ESA for the first 28 weeks if your income and savings are low. It is no longer possible to make new claims for Working Tax Credit.
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