The type of benefits and pensions you may qualify for are decided by the class of PRSI you pay. In general, employees pay Class A PRSI and self-employed people pay Class S. The benefits covered by each class are listed below.
Social welfare benefits and pensions under Class A PRSI
• State Pension (Transition) [was Retirement Pension]
• State Pension (Contributory) [was Old Age (Contributory) Pension]
• Widow’s or Widower’s (Contributory) Pension
• Guardian’s Payment (Contributory)
• Invalidity Pension
• Occupational Injuries Benefits
• Treatment Benefit (Dental or Optical)
• Jobseeker’s Benefit
• Illness Benefit
• Carer’s Benefit
• Maternity Benefit
• Adoptive Benefit
• Health and Safety Benefit
• Bereavement Grant
Social welfare benefits and pensions under Class S PRSI
• State Pension (Contributory) [was Old Age (Contributory) Pension]
• Guardian’s Payment (Contributory)
• Widow’s or Widower’s (Contributory) Pension
• Maternity Benefit
• Adoptive Benefit
• Bereavement Grant