Antedate

When a claimant delays in filing an application for benefits, the antedate provisions may allow the late application to be recognized as having been made earlier than it actually was. The purpose of antedate is to allow a claimant to be put in the position he or she would have been in had the delay in filing their claim for benefits not occurred.

1. The Legislation

   
   

2. Principles of Law

   
   
   • (a) What is Antedate
   • (b) Who Qualifies for Antedate
   • (c) The Test for "Good Cause"
   • (d) Ignorance of the Law
   • (e) Seeking Alternative Employment
   
   

3. Related Topics

   
   
   • Claim Procedure and Entitlement to Benefits
   • Other Late Claims