knowledge test : National Insurance for sickness and ill-health Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the name and date of the national insurance legislation responsible for illness?
A
National Insurance Act Pt 1 (Sickness) 1911
2
Q
National insurance for sickness only covered workers who earned less than a certain amount per year. What was the figure in pounds?
A
£160 pa.
3
Q
Who made contributions and for how much?
A
- Insured worker, employer and govt contribute into insurance fund
- 4d, 3d and 2d per week respectively.
4
Q
How much would a worker receive under the legislation and for how long?
A
- 10s for 13 weeks
- 5s per week for further 13 (26 weeks max.)
- Free medical treatment by ‘panel’ doctor.
5
Q
How many workers were covered by national insurance for illness?
A
13m out of 45m population
6
Q
Did national insurance for sickness cover the family of an insured worker?
A
No; just insured worker
7
Q
How did national insurance for sickness benefit a married woman?
A
Maternity grant of 30s.
