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Written question asked by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 June 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government why the Infected Blood Compensation Authority needs to conduct further medical checks for individuals who are recipients of interim compensation through the core route.

Answer

IBCA does not conduct medical checks on people who are claiming compensation. IBCA will request medical information to assess what severity band they sit within, and therefore, what compensation they are due. This is done by a person’s dedicated Claim Manager, and where needed, supported by a Clinical Adviser. This is critical to ensure that a person receives the compensation they are entitled to under the tariff-based compensation Scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7819
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Infected blood compensation scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk