Benefits & Social Security
The Isle of Man has its own social security system, separate from the UK's. Benefits broadly mirror UK equivalents but amounts and rules can differ.
Key Benefits
| Benefit | Who It's For | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Family Allowance (Child Benefit) | Parents/guardians of children under 16 (or 19 in education) | 685656 |
| Jobseeker's Allowance | Unemployed and actively seeking work | 686233 |
| Incapacity Benefit | Unable to work due to illness/disability | 685656 |
| Employed Person's Allowance | Low-income workers (like Working Tax Credit) | 685656 |
| Attendance Allowance | Over 65 with care needs | 685656 |
| Disability Living Allowance | Under 65 with mobility/care needs | 685656 |
| Maternity Allowance | Pregnant women meeting NI contribution conditions | 685656 |
| State Pension | Reached state pension age with qualifying NI years | 685656 |
How to Claim
Most benefits are claimed through the Social Security Division, Markwell House, Douglas. Tel: 685656. Forms are available at gov.im/benefits.
Important: IoM benefits are separate from UK benefits. If you've recently moved from the UK, you may need to reclaim on the island. NI contributions from the UK can usually count towards IoM entitlements under reciprocal agreements.