Eligibility If you're eligible for both Antarctic allowance and maritime disability allowance, you'll get whichever is the higher of the 2 allowances. Rates and payment The amount is paid as part of your salary and may be taxed. Apply for the allowance Is this page useful? Yes No What were you expecting? Please give us your feedback. It will help us improve our website. Please give us your feedback. Feedback Email address (optional) If you'd like a reply to your feedback. Leave this field blank Close Print this page