Injury Benefit - SW 30

• 1  What is Injury Benefit?
• 2  How do I qualify?
• 3  How much can I get?
• 4  How do I get my payment?
• 5  How long does payment last?
• 6  When and how do I apply?
• 7  Can I get Injury Benefit while living in another country?
• 8  Can I claim Injury Benefit while getting another Social Welfare Payment
• 9  What other benefits can I get under the Occupational Injuries Scheme?
• 10  What extra benefits can I get while claiming Injury Benefit?
• 11  Who decides on my Injury Benefit Application?
• 12  What can I claim if I do not qualify for either Injury Benefit or Illness Benefit?
• 13  Will I have to be medically assessed while claiming Injury Benefit
• 14  Can I be disqualified from claiming Injury Benefit
• 15  Conditions while receiving Injury Benefit
• 16  Does payment continue after death?
• 17  Do I pay income tax on Injury Benefit?
• 18  Where can I get more information?

If you do not qualify for either Injury Benefit or Illness Benefit, you may qualify for either Disability Allowance or Supplementary Welfare Allowance.

Disability Allowance

This is a means-tested allowance, which you may get if the illness is expected to last for at least 12 months.

For more information, log on to www.welfare.ie or contact:

Disability Allowance Section
Department of Social Protection
Government Buildings
Ballinalee Road
Longford

Telephone:
Longford (043) 334 00 00
Dublin (01) 704 3000
LoCall: 1890 927 770
If calling form outside the Republic of Ireland please call +353 43 334 0000

Supplementary Welfare Allowance

If your means are too low to meet your needs, you may qualify for Supplementary Welfare allowance, payable by this Department. You should apply to your local Intreo Centre or your local Social Welfare Office.

For more information, log on to www.welfare.ie.