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Can I commence employment, education or training and still receive Illness Benefit?

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13 What other benefits can I get?
14 What can I apply for if I do not qualify for Illness Benefit?
15 Will I have to be medically assessed while claiming Illness Benefit?
16 Can I be disqualified from claiming Illness Benefit?
17 Conditions while receiving Illness Benefit
18 What happens to my social insurance record while claiming Illness Benefit?
19 Can Illness Benefit be paid after someone dies?
20 Can I commence employment, education or training and still receive Illness Benefit?
21 Do I pay tax on Illness Benefit?
22 Where can I get more information?
Points to note

Yes, in certain limited circumstances. You must apply for written permission before you commence employment, training or education. Failure to do so could lead to loss of payment of Illnesss benefit.

Further information is available from:

Exemptions Section
Illness Benefit
Department of Social Protection
Store Street
Dublin 1
LoCall: 1890 928 400 (from the Republic of Ireland only)

Last Updated: 18/07/2011 18:40

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