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FIS application help.

  • 12-10-2011 11:44am
    #1
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭


    I am trying to apply for FIS and I have a few questions, hopefully someone can help.

    At the moment we can apply and will be awarded €20 per week, which would be a great help. We are a couple with 1 child, I work 25 hrs per week and my partner is on BTEA in collage.

    I take it I apply as I am working, not my partner?

    In the application, it does not give a space for a SW payment for my partner, just employment, do I just leave the employment bit blank and enclose proof of his payment?

    Also, in January, we will have 2 children, would I be able to leave applying until then and apply while I'm on maternity or do I have to wait until I'm back in employment in June?

    With the delay in processing it is tempting to wait as I will probably still be eligible for FIS for a few months after maternity while I try sort out full time employment and creche for 2 kids.


Comments

  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Yes you should apply

    number 56 and 57 bottom of page twelve.

    dont know

    You might be better off waiting FIS is payed for 12 months at the rate set at the time of application.


  • #3
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    While on mat benefit you technically will not be working so FIS will not be applicable to you.


  • #4
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    Thanks for reply, looks like I'll try the phone line again tomorrow,to see If I can apply while on maternity leave.

    I dont think we could survive till next June without anything extra.

    I tried the Citizens Information, they didnt know.


  • #5
    yabadabado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,556 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    I am trying to apply for FIS and I have a few questions, hopefully someone can help.

    At the moment we can apply and will be awarded €20 per week, which would be a great help. We are a couple with 1 child, I work 25 hrs per week and my partner is on BTEA in collage.

    I take it I apply as I am working, not my partner?
    Yes the claim will be in your name
    In the application, it does not give a space for a SW payment for my partner, just employment, do I just leave the employment bit blank and enclose proof of his payment?
    They will have access to your partners details so will know he is on BTEA but there should be a section asking about any other payments so you can mention it there.
    They will also want to know if your partner is recieving a maintenance grant to attend college.

    Also, in January, we will have 2 children, would I be able to leave applying until then and apply while I'm on maternity or do I have to wait until I'm back in employment in June?
    Apply now,FIS is awarded from the first thursday after receipt of application and when you have the baby call them or write to them to notify them of 2nd child and they will add them to the claim.

    With the delay in processing it is tempting to wait as I will probably still be eligible for FIS for a few months after maternity while I try sort out full time employment and creche for 2 kids.
    eastbono wrote: »
    While on mat benefit you technically will not be working so FIS will not be applicable to you.
    That is incorrect Mat Benefit is looked upon as employment for FIS purposes.


  • #6
    upinthesky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭upinthesky


    ou should apply now

    there should be a place for his sw payment i put mine on my partners and sent in a payment slip


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  • #7
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    Brilliant, thanks for all the answers. I'll get onto to that straight away.

    Still didnt get through on the phones, would be lost without the quick replys. Thanks Again.


  • #8
    egan2020
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭egan2020


    Apply now. When you register your new baby's birth, you will be issued with a PPS number for him/her within a few days. At that stage, write a letter to FIS informing them of the birth and stating the baby's PPS number and they will adjust your payment from the date of birth.


  • #9
    loopymum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭loopymum


    eastbono wrote: »
    While on mat benefit you technically will not be working so FIS will not be applicable to you.

    Hi, not to to be picking on you but this is not true.

    I almost didn't apply after being told in the local social welfare office that I wouldn't receive the payment but I rang FIS and they said apply away. The local office were extremely unhelpful and looking down their noses when I asked about applying when on maternity.


  • #10
    Lugh Ildanach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Lugh Ildanach


    loopymum wrote: »
    Hi, not to to be picking on you but this is not true.

    I almost didn't apply after being told in the local social welfare office that I wouldn't receive the payment but I rang FIS and they said apply away. The local office were extremely unhelpful and looking down their noses when I asked about applying when on maternity.

    This is correct, you can apply for FIS while on Maternity Benefit. Legally speaking you are still working (albeit on Maternity Leave) while on Maternity Benefit.


  • #11
    yabadabado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,556 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    If you apply while on Mat 26 weeks average of MAT and work are used to calculate your income.You must have been in employment before MAT started.


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  • #12
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    Right, filled out the form, got work to fill it out but now it looks like my partner got the fuel allowance, so now we are over €509 per week, by €5.

    Does fuel allowance count as income?


  • #13
    yabadabado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,556 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    Right, filled out the form, got work to fill it out but now it looks like my partner got the fuel allowance, so now we are over €509 per week, by €5.

    Does fuel allowance count as income?

    fuel allowance isnt counted as income.


  • #14
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    If fis stops in summer holidays due to working in a school but not up till october do I need a new application form


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