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Disability Allowance - SW29

1 What is Disability Allowance?
2 How do I qualify?
3 What is a means test?
4 Does all income affect my allowance?
5 How am I medically assessed?
6 How do I get my payment?
7 How much can I get?
8 What payments can I get for dependants?
9 What happens if a couple both qualify for Disability Allowance?
10 What other increases may I get?
11 How long does my payment last?
12 How do I apply?
13 What other benefits may I get?
14 Can I get a decision changed?
15 Can I appeal against a decision?
16 Can I take up employment, education or training and still get Disability Allowance?
17 Can I get credited contributions while claiming Disability Allowance?
18 Where can I get more information?

Disability Allowance can be paid weekly:

by direct payment into your account in a financial institution. This account must be a current, deposit or savings account, not a mortgage account.
or
at your local post office by Public Service Card or Social Service Card. This allows you to avail of the Household Budget Scheme.

Last modified:13/04/2015

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Download the Disability Allowance - DA1 form

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Or to get the Disability Allowance - DA1 form text "Form DA" followed by your name and address to 51909. Standard text rates apply.

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Disability Allowance - SW29