You may be able to claim £500 if:
You need to claim within 42 days of your first day of self-isolation.
The scheme is running until 20 June 2021.
There are two schemes as part of the Test and Trace Support Payment.
To receive the Test and Trace Support Payment, you must meet all the following criteria:
To receive the discretionary payment, you must meet all the following criteria:
Income proof will be required upon application.
You must complete our online form to apply.
You will need:
The Test and Trace Support Payment is to help low paid workers who are told by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate and can’t work from home.
The fine is up to £10,000 if your refuse to self-isolate. This payment is to support you to isolate.
You get one payment for each time you self-isolate. It doesn’t matter how long your self-isolation lasts.
If you self-isolate more than once, you might get another payment.
If you get the payment, you are agreeing to self-isolate for however long you have been told to do so. The payment is there to help you do this. This will help stop coronavirus spreading.
Yes, you can help someone fill out an application or do it for them.
But you cannot receive their payments for them. The payments will be given to the person who has been asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, or the parent/guardian of a child asked to isolate.
Only one parent or guardian who has to stay off work to look after a child who is self-isolating can apply.
You will get a text message or email from NHS Test and Trace with your account ID number in it. If you don’t have a mobile phone or an email account you’ll get a letter. You will need this number to apply for your support payment.
Yes, the payment is taxed. You won’t be taxed when it’s paid to you. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will contact you later if you're employed. If you are self-employed, you will need to declare the payment on your self-assessment tax return.
National Insurance contributions aren't taken from the payment.
