PRSI changes for 2009
Employee's annual earnings ceiling
The employee's annual earnings ceiling (above which no social insurance contribution is paid) has increased from €50,700 to €52,000.
Employee income thresholds
- The threshold for employee PRSI remains at €352 a week.
- The threshold for payment of the 2% Health Contribution remains at €500 a week.
- The annual earnings threshold for the Health Contribution remains at €26,000.
Additional Health Contributions
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There is no change in the additional 0.5% Health Contribution on earnings exceeding €1,925 a week (equivalent to €3,850 a fortnight and to €8,342 a month).