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Work Capability Assessment

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 16 April 2026UIN 117365

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what financial payments Work Capability Assessors receive for exceeding minimum daily assessment requirements.

Answered by Andrew Western

Functional Assessment Services contracts (including delivery of Work Capability Assessments) are outsourced to four prime contractors. All reward and remuneration to employees, including any potential incentivisation to meet contractual requirements, is for contractors to determine.

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