C01. What evidence do I need to provide if I want to claim?
Depending on whether your claim is for Accident & Sickness (Disability) or for Unemployment, you will need to produce different documents. You will be sent a claim form either for Accident & Sickness (Disability) or for Unemployment.
YOU WILL ALWAYS NEED THE FOLLOWING FOR ANY TYPE OF CLAIM:
- Completed Claim Form
- Recent Bank Statements
- Recent Pay Slips
FOR ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS CLAIMS YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
- Medical Certificates to cover any period you are claiming for
- A completed continuation claim form
(form provided by the Claims Administrators)
FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS YOU WILL NEED
- Severance Letter/Notice from your former employer
- Your P45
- Your Jobseekers Agreement
- Proof that you are in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance (or equivalent)
- Proof that you are actively looking for new work e.g. letters of application
- A completed continuation claim form (form provided by the Claims Administrators)
FOR CARER CLAIMS YOU WILL NEED
- Your Carer's Award Notice
- Your P45
- Proof that you are in receipt of Carer's Allowance
- A completed continuation claim form (form provided by the Claims Administrators)
The claims administrators may also ask for other proof depending on your individual circumstances.