1911 National Insurance - Sickness Flashcards
1
Q
How much did the state, employer and employee pay into the fund?
A
The state paid 2D, the employer paid 3D and the employee paid 4D, meaning that the employee received 9D for 4D.
2
Q
For how long were workers entitled to benefit for?
A
26 weeks, which reduced the threat of poverty.
3
Q
How much did you get paid?
A
5Op for 13 weeks, then 25p for 13 weeks.
4
Q
How many workers were covered?
A
13 million.
5
Q
What were covered workers also entitled to?
A
Treatment from an approved GP.
6
Q
How much was the maternity benefit?
A
£1:50
7
Q
What were the disadvantages?
A
Family members were not covered by free medical treatment.
After 26 weeks they had to rely on the Poor law.
It was compulsory participation for poorest people, which made it a pay cut.
