Hundreds more Manx families now eligible for Child Benefit

The ruling parties wanted to replace the support paid to all children with a needs-based one, but now politicians admit that this is not possible in the near future. According to politicians from the Reform Party and Estonia200, the state does not have information about parents' incomes or actual households.

Eligibility For Child Benefit Now Open For Hundreds Of More Manx Families

More working families across the Isle of Man are now eligible for Child Benefit payments from this week, as changes announced in this year’s Budget come into force. From Monday, income thresholds for Child Benefit were increased by £10,000, meaning households earning up to £90,000 may now be entitled to support. A 2.2% rise in payment rates has also been introduced, offering additional financial help for those raising children. Families with a h…

Hundreds more Manx families now eligible for Child Benefit

Some families could receive hundreds more under the new rates

The A21 electronic platform for submitting applications for Child Benefit has been opened. The platform will remain open and will accept new applications until April 30, 2025 and…More...