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Manage an existing benefit, payment or claim

Sign in to your account, report changes, find out about overpayments, or appeal a decision. Includes existing Universal Credit and tax credits claims.

Benefits and financial support if you're looking for work

Help if you're looking for a new job, are out of work or affected by redundancy. Includes Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).

Benefits and financial support if you're temporarily unable to work

Help if you’re unable to work because you’re ill or self-isolating. Includes Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Benefits and financial support for families

Help if you look after children or plan to have or adopt a child. Includes Child Benefit.

Benefits and financial support if you're disabled or have a health condition

Help if you're living with a health condition or disability. Includes Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Benefits and financial support if you're caring for someone

Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.

Benefits and financial support if you're on a low income

Help with heating, housing and other living costs. Includes Universal Credit.

What are the perquisites of a job?

These can include paid vacation life and disability insurance (in some states, short-term disability leave is mandatory), 401 (k) retirement savings plans, education assistance, wellness programs, and child care assistance.

What are the benefits that employers are required to provide?

This article outlines what benefits employers are legally required to provide. Vacation, health insurance, long-term disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans are just a few of the many benefits employers may offer employees.