Regulation 13 Increase of short–term incapacity benefit for persons over pensionable age

In relation to any increase of short–term incapacity benefit to which section 87 (rate of increase where associated retirement pension is attributable to reduced contributions) M1 applies the amount of such increase shall be determined in accordance with the following provisions of this regulation.

The amount of the increase shall be the relevant percentage of the amount specified in column 3 of paragraph 1A of Part IV of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (increases for dependants).

In this regulation “relevant percentage” means the percentage specified in regulation 6(3B) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 1979 M2 (reduced rates of benefit where contribution record is deficient).