Illness Benefit - SW 119

1 What is Illness Benefit
2 How do I qualify?
3 What are the PRSI conditions for Illness Benefit?
4 Does social insurance outside Ireland count?
5 Can I still receive Illness Benefit if I decide to live in another EU country?
6 How much can I get?
7 How do I get my payment?
8 How long does my payment last?
9 Do I pay tax on Illness Benefit?
10 When and how do I apply?
11 Who decides on my Illness Benefit application?
12 Can I claim Illness Benefit while getting another social welfare payment?
13 What can I apply for if I do not qualify for Illness Benefit?
14 What other types of payments are available to me?
15 Will I have to attend for Medical Assessments while claiming Illness Benefit?
16 Can I be disqualified from receiving Illness Benefit?
17 Can I start employment, education or training and still receive Illness Benefit?
18 What happens to my social insurance record while claiming Illness Benefit?
19 Can Illness Benefit be paid after someone dies?
20 Where can I get more information on Illness Benefit?
21 Where can I get more information?
Points to note

For more information on Illness Benefit, contact:

Illness Benefit Telephone Enquiries Section at the following numbers:

Telephone: (01) 704 3300

LoCall: 1890 928 400

If calling from outside the Republic of Ireland please call +353 1 704 3300

Note:
The rates charged for using 1890 (LoCall) numbers may vary among different service providers.

also

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection website: Log on to www.welfare.ie, or

Drop in to your Citizens Information Centre, your local Intreo Centre, or your local Social Welfare Office.

Last modified:20/05/2019

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