Benefits

Question: Benefits?? how much benefits do you recieve when you have a baby in the UK?? Such as, income support, housing benefits, and what are you entitled to when you are with someone?? how much do you recieve for each child??

Answer: Hi there, I was on income support up until a few years ago as I was a single parent. I only had one child and it worked out like this (roughly- give or take a bit) Income support is a round £95-£100 per week Child benefit (which every one can get not just those on other benefits) is about £67 per month for the first child and reduced for subsequent children. Housing benefit is up to the Rent officer to decide. This works by a rent officer at your local council deciding what an average and fair rent is for property in your area and the size of property you live in. For example if it is just you and one child in a 2 bed place you are more than likely to get most if not all of your rent paid, if you and 1 child live in a 3 bed place they will not pay all your rent. If you have 2 children but they are of the same sex you will still only get full rent on a 2 bed place, if you have 2 children of different sexes and one if over 9 I believe you may get full rent for a 3 bed property. Council tax benefit as far as I can remember, if your are on income support and housing benefit you automatically get council tax benefit. If you then get a partner you will only be entitled to housing/council tax benefit if neither of you work or you are on a low income - you'd have to check with your council as to what they consider a low income, plus with one of you working you will be entitled to working families tax credit and child tax credit and you will be financially better off on these benefits than on income support. You really need to see your local council and fill in all their forms. It may seems complicated but there are people there to help and work out what would be best for you. Hope this helps. Bright Blessings BTW "depending on the state is the easy option" It absolutley is not! It is very difficult financially living on income support not to mention emotionally draining and soul destroying, especially having to deal with those people who look down on you for taking care of your children rather than paying someone else too. What the hell is the point of having a child only to pay some one else to raise it. You need to think of the long term effect it will have on your child, not having their parent around. How do you explain to your child, "I had to work all day and never see you as I was worried how other peole would look at me and think about me if I stayed home rather than be there for you and take my responsibility as a parent" I'm not saying that you don't need money just that for me taking care of your child is more important than money or having all the latest things. The children who had a parent there for them are always happier than the ones who had all the stuff. BUT you should not have a child JUST to get money from the Government, benefits are there for people in need, not those who can't be bothered to do things for themselves.

Question: What benefits do you receive when you leave the Marines after 4 years of service? I know the basic benefits you receive while in the Marines, but I want to know what benefits you receive after you leave the Marines. If you go to war, do you get veterans benefits after you return? I really don't know anything about this, so any info would help.

Answer: you receive the gi bill and you can use the va to apply for home loans. and depending on medals you earned and what state you live in some offer free college. also you get medical for free for a while not sure how long though i want to say 5 years....

Question: How do unemployment insurance benefits work when also working temp job? If I am collecting unemployment benefits based on my previous job and take a new permanent job which doesnt work out and I am let go again after a few weeks, do I just resume benefits under the previous terms? How long would I need to have worked at my new (failed) job to lose unemployment benefits based on the previous job (at which point, I presume, I would begin receiving unemployment benefits again under the terms of the newer job?). In other words, what precautions/expectations should I have in accepting a risky new job while currently accepting unemployment?

Answer: If your claim has not expired and you still have money left to use, then you would just reopen the claim. Your last employer is what will be used to determine your eligibility. The weekly benefit amount will stay the same as it was, once you open a claim you are locked into that amount for the life of the claim (no matter if you work a temp job and earn more money). If you were fired or quit the temp job that could possibly create an eligibilityy issue. If you were laid off because the assignment ended there is no issue. Another thing to be sure of is the balance of your claim because if your claim has not expired and you no longer have a balance left you will then have to waituntill that claim expires to file a new claim. Unless you are eligible for an extension which you may. However that too is based off how youseparatedd from your LAST employer.

Question: Child health benefits for foreighners with temporay work permits in Ontario, Canada? I got a postdoctoral fellowship in University of Toronto for two years. The job offer did not mention anything about benefits just about my yearly salary. Even the UT does not pay benefits for my kids, will Ontario government support any health related benefits for my family? I dont have a PR, will my kids get child allowance?

Answer: Contact your local OHIP office, or go in person. This isnt something that can be answered on here...too many variables that can play in. (eg: depends on what kind of work permit you have and how the wording is on it) Am I eligible for Ontario health insurance? You must have Ontario health insurance to receive health care services for which OHIP is a requirement. You may be eligible for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) if you are included under one of the following categories: * you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or landed immigrant, convention refugee, or are registered as an Indian under the Indian Act; * you have submitted an Application for Permanent Residence or an Application for Landing and have been confirmed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada as having satisfied the medical requirements for landing; * you are a foreign worker who holds a valid work permit or employment authorization which names a Canadian employer situated in Ontario and your prospective occupation, and is valid for at least six months; * you are a foreign clergy member who will be providing services to a religious congregation in Ontario for at least six months; * you hold a Temporary Resident Permit or Minister’s Permit with case type 80 (for adoption only), 86, 87, 88 or 89; * you are the spouse, same sex partner, or dependent child (under 22 years old or 22 years and over if dependent due to a mental or physical disability) of a foreign clergy member or eligible foreign worker who is to be employed in Ontario for a period of at least three consecutive years; * you hold a work permit or employment authorization under the Live-In Caregivers in Canada Program or the Foreign Domestic Movement; * you have been issued a work permit or employment authorization under the Caribbean Commonwealth and Mexican Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program administered by the federal department of Citizenship and Immigration; * and you make your permanent and principal home in Ontario; * and you are in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately following the date you establish residency in Ontario (you cannot be absent for more than 30 days during the first 6 months of residency); * and you are in Ontario for at least 153 days in any 12-month period.

Question: Social security benefits are indexed to inflation. Would my benefit be reduced if we have negative inflation? I am currently receiving social security benefits. If we have negative inflation in 2009, would my benefit be reduced in 2010? Can you give me a reference to support your answer or a description of your qualifications to answer it. I don't just want an opinion. Thanks.

Answer: No! Social Security would not reduce your check. You would just not receive a cost of living increase and I have never seen that happen. Here are the COLAs back 2000 to present: Year COLA 2000 3.5 2001 2.6 2002 1.4 2003 2.1 2004 2.7 2005 4.1 2006 3.3 2007 2.3 2008 5.8

Question: What are the benefits to being an individual? I have to write a paper on the benefits to being an individual. The problem is, I can think of any benefits. I have one and i need two more. My benefit is that asserting your individuality will increase your significance as well as your perceived value.

Answer: I really don't know... it's trendy? But I think you should write the benefits "of" being an individual.

Question: What benefits would the following family be entitled to? I am writing original fiction for a novel-writing program. My main character has separated parents and lives with her mother and her younger brother, who is medium-functioning autistic and has special educational needs. Her mother has a part-time job, but cannot take on a full-time job because she has to care for the autistic brother. Her father pays for her to go to a private school, but does not otherwise support them financially. The daughter is 16 and the son is 9. Considering that the father is willing to contribute, but only towards the daughter's education, would this family still be entitled to benefits? What kinds of benefits would they be entitled to?

Answer: In NY state, at least, the son might get some sort of social security benefits, and assuming the part-time job doesn't pay *extremely* well, they would be eligible for food stamps and medicaid, but if the mother is not working more than half time, they would not be eligible for any cash benefits (DSS doesn't recognize caring for children as a reason not to work full-time). The father would have to pay child support based on his income, whether he's willing or no... if the daughter's education is above the amount of that child support - unlikely - it will count toward their income, but, realistically, they'd still be eligible for at least some food stamps and for medicaid.

Question: What benefits would a under honorable conditions receive for funeral benefits with 4yrs 4 mnths 2 days service? Remarks column 30b states that he has a PARA 9 AR 601-210 applies 362 days lost under 10 USC 972 from respective dates. He did complete the 4 years 4 months 2 days with 8 months 6 days overseas service in Germany regardless of time lost though. So what type of Burial benefits are to be rendered if any from the Military aspect?

Answer: You can also request a military funeral if you desire.

Question: What benefits would a double degree of Mining engineering and commerce have as opposed to just the engineering? Im a yr 12 leaver this year and going onto uni next year. I was thinking about doing a mining engineering degree. I was wandering what benefits would commerce and mining engineering double degree have over a mining engineering degree. I was semi interested in starting my own business in the future and this is where the commerce degree would come in handy. I would like to combine the two degrees in the workforce. So what benefits would the double degree have over the single?

Answer: If you have a degree - or any other qualification - then you'll already be ahead of the bunch when it comes to searching for vocations. My mate has a degree and he wasn't certain what direction to go with it, but he stumbled upon some good guidance on the website in the resource box below which aided him to settle that he wanted to be a lab assistant. There is a lot of assistance on the website regarding other vocations.

Question: What are the army veteran benefits and the army active duty benefits? im doing a project and i need to know the benefits of US Army veterans benefits and the US Army active duty benefits. what are the differences?

Answer: This is a bit difficult. A veteran who only served 4 years gets different benefits then one who served 20. I provided a link to veterans benefits. You can read the stipulations on this. Active- Free medical care Housing provided or BAH to help pay housing costs Free dental & vision GI Bill Steady paycheck No fear of lay offs Food Allowance (BAS) Dislocation Allowance Family Separation Allowance Child Support Allowance Clothing Allowance Commissaries and Exchanges Morale, Welfare, & Recreation Thrift Savings Plan Leave (Vacation), Liberty, and Passes Space-A Travel Military Retirement Program Jump Pay Combat Pay Involuntary Separation Pay etc. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/benefits/a/vetbenefits_2.htm

Question: What are the benefits of the global financial crisis? I'm writing a paper about who benefits from the global financial crisis and how to benefit from it. Why is it good to invest in the stock market now? Are third world countries benefiting? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer: You might find my answer strange, but this financial crisis benefited us all. It revealed two things. It showed us, that the hole of humanity is basically a single large family, we are all interconnected, and interdependent. That is what globalization really means. And we can also learn from the crisis, that at the moment we are using the connections in between us in a selfish way, only for our own self benefit, for more profits, even exploiting the others, and our environment. If we understand and accept all this, we have a god basis to start changing, building new type of relationships in between us, thus creating a safer, sustainable future for the whole world. I hope it helps, all the best.

Question: What are the benefits of going to a junior college first? And what are the benefits of going to a 4 yearfirst? What are the benefits of going to a junior college first? And what are the benefits of going to a 4 year first? Also what are the pros and cons? I want to go straight to a 4 year, but my parents want me to go to a junior college then transfer to another college for another 2 years.

Answer: Junior College: Pros: cheaper; focus is solely on teaching (as opposed to research and writing in larger colleges and universities.); you can get some of your lower division requirements out of the way before you transfer; the semesters are the longest of any system -typically 18 weeks; you can work while you are attending school and are less likely to become over-stressed; you can go part-time, even taking just one class at a time; they have many classes just for hobbyists and the community; more time for social events, and more events on campus; more time to involve yourself in volunteer and interning projects (which is important for your lifetime and getting into universities;) you can get to know your teachers and get more help from them personally. Con: you get lazy and have a hard time getting back up to speed once you transfer to the "4 year institution;" teachers often can only get part time jobs there and have to run to drive to another college where they have another class to teach; the best part time teachers leave for better jobs; you can only get your lower division requirements out of the way -none of the upper division work can be done at a community college; if you like a faster pace, you may be bored in the slowest college system; because it is slower, you may tend to cut classes more, and build bad habits that are very hard to break; the younger students tend to be less mature, slowing down class work and influencing bad attitudes among others, making classes dreary; to deal with less mature students, teachers have to be stricter on the class; many students are not serious about school, only attending because their parents are forcing them to (bad attitudes = bad behavior.) The least money is available for scholarships, grants and loans is available here. Universities -the reality here is that few students actually graduate in 4 years in today's world -though some do. Pros: the more mature students tend to gravitate here. It is a more inspiring atmosphere; you must go straight to work to get things done, a habit that will serve you well for your entire life; there are part time teachers here, too, but the demands on them and the prestige of teaching at a college or university inspires them to achieve more; this is where you get to the upper division work that is the most interesting; the freshman class at a university has some classes available that are introductions to a variety of career opportunities that are ONLY available there, and only freshmen can take them (and they are stimulating and exciting classes you don't want to miss.) These systems have 10 week quarters and 16 week semesters. You take 3 quarters to equal 2 semesters. You must "hit the ground running" to get your work done in the quarter systems, but the term is over so quickly you don't have time to notice it. It seems like you start and end in almost the same moment. There is time for social events, and there are a lot of good ones on and around campus. The opportunities for volunteerism and internships are more professional. There are a lot of those, and serious employers arrive on the "Career Days" that happen about twice a year. It isn't often professors at universities have to address the class about behavior, the drive to succeed there is usually enough to keep the behavior at a higher level. There is also not as much time to goof-off in class at universities. The students themselves police bad behavior because they want the education they are getting. Friendships made here often last a lifetime. Universities have the most to offer because industry and business NEED effective employees who can communicate and work independently -and college graduates are the best source of those people. Finally, doing your education all at one school gets you done the fastest, puts you out in the job market earlier, and puts your valuable education to work sooner, which is why so many employers make large contributions to universities ( the sooner a good, qualified employee is available, the better the company can do for itself.) The better educated you are, the more control you have over your career. People with the best educations have the most control over their lives. The most money in grants, scholarships and loans is available here. Cons: you have to work hard, fast; it's more expensive, requiring more in student loans and longer to pay them off. This is the first time many students have been away from home, and many start drinking and drugs for the first time here; few colleges and universities allow part time work now, though a few still do, it's not the best use of your time in college. College campuses do employ a large number of students. The more prestigious the college, the less available the professors will be. Their jobs require them to publish books at an accelerated rate or accomplish a certain amount of research, or both. This leaves them unavailable to students for a lot of time, so teaching assistants, students who have previously passed the class, teach a lot of the classes. At the best universities, the professors may not ever see most of their students (think Harvard and similar.) If you have more questions, you can make me a contact and email them to me through Yahoo!Answers.

Question: What benefits can a community get if most of its residents are permanent? The community is not really big. Most residents live permanently. How can it help the community to improve? Or does it have any benefit at all? Pls. do put as many benefits as you can. Disadvantages are also accepted. Thank You.

Answer: Permanency of residents in a community has many advantages. First of all people are vested in the quality of life. Pay taxes to allow the community services to stay afloat. Residents are vested in the community's growth and expansion. The children are usually safer. On the other side there are disadvantages. Ownership sometimes creates volatile situations. Attempting to keep others out. General nosiness. (for lack of a better term) . I think at times lack of privacy. Sometimes an unwillingness to change. ("we have always done it this way") Overall I think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages if the residents are open minded and willing to work together on projects, and problem solving ..

Question: What are the medical benefits of the plant quinoa? Hi, I have been doing some research on the quinoa plant. I can't seem to find enough information on the benefits medically from the quinoa. Can you help me, by telling me the medical benefits of the plant? As well as, which part of the plant helps each medical condition/problem? Links(not wikipedia) to sites about the medical benefits can help me too. Thank you!

Answer: Dearone: Quinoa, Chenopodium quinoa, it has the benefit of being a natural and complete protein. This means that it has all the amino acids like acid lysine which is very important for the repair and growth of body tissue. As shown below, it is known to be beneficial to the body in a number of ways - nature's natural remedy. Migraines and hypertension Riboflavin and magnesium are the natural aids in Quinoa for bad headaches. They are known to help relax the blood vessels, which reduces constriction and so eases tension. Basically they help the body to function better which in turn eases the stress the body experiences when circumstances make it over work. While no one claims it makes headaches go away, it can help and is known to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. Childhood Asthma Many allergies are connected with grass seeds but Quinoa is not a grass. It is a plant but is not known to produce serious allergic reactions in people. Asthma is the result of breathing difficulties that are made worse by tension. It is known to have triggers and often there is a family history of asthma. It is known to have got worse over the years and many experts point to our modern living conditions as making it more prevalent. While not all asthma attacks are caused by allergies which may or may not be avoidable, it is known that Quinoa helps to reduce body stress and helps to keep the airways open. It is recommended that children with asthma eat a whole food diet. Many of the nutrients that we need are in Quinoa such as Magnesium which naturally helps to reduce spasms in the bronchial tubes. We know that many asthma sufferers are short of vitamin b, minerals like magnesium, zinc and iron all of which can be found in Quinoa. Why not check out some of the recipes and see which ones are easiest to include in your child's diet. Gallstones This is another surprising area where Quinoa is known to be useful. It may not get rid of gallstones but it can help protect their development. Indeed this is another case where a wholesome diet rich in fiber can aid in the digestion of foodstuffs. As it is a soluble fiber it speeds through the intestines and reduces the need of increased bile production. Too much bile production helps to develop gallstones so this is another natural remedy for our bodies. Type 2 Diabetes Quinoa is rich in magnesium which is a mineral that is essential in the body's ability to deal with glucose and insulin. Yet again there is evidence that Quinoa, as part of a whole food diets aids in the digestion of foods. It is also known to increase Insulin sensitivity while reducing triglycerides (blood fats which need to be kept low in diabetics). Heart Disease Quinoa is known to prevent the clogging of arteries and veins which in turn helps to relieve stresses on the heart. The fat in Quinoa is good fat in that is low in cholesterol and can help reduce blood pressure thanks to the presence of potassium and magnesium. In other words it is a good source of protein without the drawbacks of too much saturated fat and cholesterol. Pregnant Mums Quinoa is known to be an endurance food which gives energy. It is also known to be a good source of Iron which pregnant mums are always advised to increase in their diet. It is good for tissue repair and development of teeth and bones. Along with the other benefits of Quinoa, it is a useful source of goodness that forming babies will demand in plenty as they grow. It is also good for Mums when they are feeding as it will improve the quality of milk for new-born infants. Cataracts Quinoa is thought to help prevent cataracts and may aid those with the condition. Studies have shown that people who absorb about 99 grams of protein were only half as likely to develop nuclear cataracts(light is difficult to pass through the centre of the eye) while those with the greater polyunsaturated fats about 17 grams a day were 30 percent likely not to develop problems with the outer lens(corticular cataracts). Nowadays, we are looking more and more to natural foods. We all know the benefits of fibre in our diet but until more recently we have forgotten about Quinoa. Check in: http://bisbio.in

Question: What are the personal benefits of higher taxes? Not the social benefits ie...welfare,free hospitalization. How does it benefit individuals to be taxed. I know I will get the cute little one-liners,but I would actually like to know if there are any benefits.

Answer: Well, if you pay more taxes than the average person, that means you're in an above-average tax bracket which is nice because you have more income and/or assets than the average person. But if you mean what do your extra tax dollars go to ... well, obviously, a lot more things than "welfare, free hospitalization" ... there are also roads; schools; the Pentagon budget; NASA; politicians' salaries and perks; intelligence-gathering; the FAA; the FDA; bureaucracy of every stripe imaginable ... some of which may actually benefit you in some way. How much these entities create benefit to you is debatable of course.

Question: What are the possible benefits of smoking? We all know the bad things that happen when we smoke, but I've heard that some believe there are benefits from smoking. I can't think of any benefits, so what are some of the acclaimed benefits others have said exist?

Answer: For some smoking aids in concentration. Albert Einstien smoked a pipe and often commented on it. Many very intelligent men smoked pipes. This does not mean that you will get smarter if you start smoking. There are some indications that smoking can aid in some mental illnesses. Some research is being done with Alzheimer's patients as well. People fairly new to smoking report weight loss. This effect usually goes away after a year or so. Many who quit smoking often report weight gain due to their attempts to keep themselves busy so they can ignore the withdrawl symptions. There are strong indications that smoking in any form relieves stress. Even the US military who claims to be anti smoking still allows troops to smoke. Frankly some of them wouldn't make it if they couldn't.