CII R05 State Benefits and Welfare 2

Question 1

Universal Credit has replaced several legacy benefits. Which of the following has it NOT replaced?

Accepted Answer

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Answer

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Answer

Housing Benefit

Answer

Working Tax Credit

Question 2

What are the qualifying conditions for new-style contributory Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)?

Accepted Answer

The claimant must have paid or been credited with sufficient Class 1 or Class 2 National Insurance contributions in the relevant tax years

Answer

The claimant must have no savings above £6,000

Answer

The claimant must be over state pension age

Answer

The claimant must have been employed for a minimum of 5 continuous years

Question 3

A client's spouse has died. Under Bereavement Support Payment, which of the following would make the surviving spouse ineligible?

Accepted Answer

Being above state pension age at the time of the spouse's death

Answer

Having dependent children

Answer

Having a mortgage

Answer

Being in full-time employment

Question 4

The state benefit system provides for 'waiting days' before Statutory Sick Pay is payable. How many waiting days apply?

Accepted Answer

3 qualifying days

Answer

Zero — SSP is payable from day one

Answer

7 qualifying days

Answer

14 qualifying days

Question 5

Which component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is specifically related to a claimant's ability to get around?

Accepted Answer

The mobility component

Answer

The daily living component at enhanced rate

Answer

The care component

Answer

The attendance allowance element

Question 6

A Funeral Expenses Payment from the Social Fund is:

Accepted Answer

A means-tested payment available to those receiving certain qualifying benefits to help with funeral costs

Answer

Available to everyone regardless of income

Answer

A flat-rate payment of £1,000 to all bereaved families

Answer

Only available if the deceased had life insurance