L&G pays £31m in GIP claims, declines 3.9%

The provider also said it declined 3.9% of benefit claims and spent £2.2m in rehabilitation costs. In 2010 60% of individuals were able to return to work within the first six months of absence, compared to 58% in 2009. When notified of the absence within six weeks, those able to return to work climbed to 69% compared to 52% when notified later. The £31.3m was an increase of £2.1m (7%) on the previous year (2009). During the year, taking into account those who were rehabilitated or able to return to work, 3.9% of all GIP benefit claims were found to be invalid. L&G said the fi...