TCM0122040 - Eligibility - miscellaneous: Disability - eligibility (Info)

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp following pages provide guidance on when a customer is to be regarded as disabled for tax credits purposes, for the entitlement of the disability and severe disability elements.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp disability element is paid to the customer, their partner, or both of them if

  • they are engaged in qualifying remunerative work for at least 16 hours a week

and

  • they have a physical or mental disability that puts them at a disadvantage in getting a job

and

  • they satisfy the qualifying benefit test or qualify through the Fast Track procedure.

A person is treated as being at a disadvantage in getting a job if

  • they have one of the prescribed disabilities. For a list of prescribed disabilities, use TCM0122060