What the grant is
If you’re a low paid worker, the grant can help cover lost earnings if Test and Protect tell either:
- you to self-isolate
- someone you need to care for to self-isolate
You’ll only qualify if you’re a low paid worker who’ll lose money and you meet the other criteria.
You will not qualify if you do not work. The grant is to help cover lost earnings.
How much the grant is for
The grant is one £500 payment. This is for the whole isolation period.
You do not need to pay this grant back.
How many times you can apply
You can only apply for the grant once in any isolation period.
But you can apply again for any separate time Test and Protect tell you to self-isolate.
Tax and the grant
If you're employed, you'll pay tax on the payment if you go over your tax-free personal allowance. Your tax code will change to collect the tax. You'll not pay National Insurance contributions on the payment.
If you're self-employed you must report the payment on your Self Assessment tax return if you need to file one.
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