NEW FIS Claims waiting periods

Akrasia · 10-01-2012 1:20pm #1

Hi there, I know there is already a thread on FIS renewals, but does anyone have any information on first time claims?

I put in a claim at the beginning of september and since then the only thing I've got back was the acknowledgement mail stating application was received.

howamidifferent · 10-01-2012 3:22pm

Currently running just over 6 months to process an application.

yabadabado · 10-01-2012 9:00pm

they are processing the last week in August.about 22 weeks waiting time at the moment.

lil missy · 10-01-2012 10:46pm

I applied the end of Sept first time application , I rang last week and the lady told me they are now processing applications from the end of July

She said it would be a few weeks !!

yabadabado · 10-01-2012 10:52pm

lil missy wrote: »

I applied the end of Sept first time application , I rang last week and the lady told me they are now processing applications from the end of July She said it would be a few weeks !!

They are definitely processing the last week of August.

lil missy · 10-01-2012 10:59pm

Really ? Great might not be waiting as long

Wonder if ill be waiting much longer !!

Akrasia · 11-01-2012 4:05pm

thanks for your help folks. it's not nice having 7 euros in my bank account and another week until my next pay day.

lil missy · 12-01-2012 2:44pm

Akrasia wrote: »

thanks for your help folks. it's not nice having 7 euros in my bank account and another week until my next pay day.

Hi Akrasia
Can you update the thread when you get fixed up ill be few weeks behind you .

Akrasia · 12-01-2012 5:36pm

i'll let you know

Akrasia · 12-01-2012 5:36pm

yeah i'll update when I have some more info

Akrasia · 02-02-2012 10:09am

they were processing new applications from the 19th of September when i called them yesterday. Hopefully not much longer..

cladda1112 · 02-02-2012 1:41pm

Akrasia wrote: »

Hi there, I know there is already a thread on FIS renewals, but does anyone have any information on first time claims?

I put in a claim at the beginning of september and since then the only thing I've got back was the acknowledgement mail stating application was received.

Put in a claim start of oct and got it approved two wks back. Waiting time around 12 wks. You should have it anytime now

wmpdd3 · 02-02-2012 10:47pm

God that's great news, we applied around Oct too, I was thinking it would be well into March, but now I have just had another baby so I have to get in touch and get them to add new baby to the application.

Francescoli · 03-02-2012 1:36am

they are processing renewal claims from the first week of November now.

pulpo · 21-02-2012 10:42pm

Does anybody know what week they are processing now? I applied the end of Sept.

Francescoli · 22-02-2012 12:44am

New applicants,they are processing claims with a start date of 13/10/11

wmpdd3 · 22-02-2012 1:21am

Just found the confirmation letter they sent me, we applied in October but the letter confirms they received out application on the 10th of Nov, so we'll be waiting for another while....

ramonchixe · 22-02-2012 3:23pm

rang yesterday,they processing 18.oct.claims

pulpo · 23-02-2012 9:22pm

I applied the end of sep and today got some money. Will they pay all 5 months backdated or is there some limit, because it wasn't that much I calculated?

yabadabado · 23-02-2012 10:11pm

pulpo wrote: »

I applied the end of sep and today got some money. Will they pay all 5 months backdated or is there some limit, because it wasn't that much I calculated?

If there is no deductions to be taken out of the arrears ,the first payment is usually all the arrears .

Liz23 · 02-03-2012 12:28pm

Francescoli wrote: »

New applicants,they are processing claims with a start date of 13/10/11

Hi,
I applied for FIS, first time claim !
Can any body tell me what's being processed now. My claim is 11 nov 2011.
Please help. No monies!

yabadabado · 02-03-2012 12:41pm

doing claims with a start date of 27/10/11.

danois · 03-03-2012 12:58pm

yabadabado you seem to be on the ball with FIS do you work for them? The reason I am asking is I applied to them in October but I work for less than minimum wage at the min I work for 7.79 an hour. Will that mean I am not eligible?

wmpdd3 · 03-03-2012 9:17pm

no, its based on how many hours a fortnight you work, minimum 38hrs. why are you working for less than min wage?

Are you over 21?

contact nera and report your employer.

danois · 03-03-2012 9:23pm

wmpdd3 wrote: »

no, its based on how many hours a fortnight you work, minimum 38hrs. why are you working for less than min wage?

Are you over 21?

contact nera and report your employer.

Sorry I should of clarified that. I am over 21 but it's only my 2nd year in employment since turning 18. I was working for minimum wage but the company I work for is going through a very bad time, Like a lot of others. The boss was going to let me go and take over my hours himself. I said I would stay and work for less than I was getting until business improves. I know a lot of people will think I am mad but I just want to stay working. The thoughts of going back to be home all day is not a nice one.

wmpdd3 · 04-03-2012 12:00am

Oh, you might have to put a letter explaining this in with you application, your payslip may look as if you are not working enough hours.

yabadabado · 05-03-2012 1:36pm

danois wrote: »

yabadabado you seem to be on the ball with FIS do you work for them? The reason I am asking is I applied to them in October but I work for less than minimum wage at the min I work for 7.79 an hour. Will that mean I am not eligible?

No don't work with them.

They will process your claim and then send on your details to NERA, they will do an inspection on your employer.

Liz23 · 09-03-2012 9:50am

yabadabado wrote: »

danois wrote: »

yabadabado you seem to be on the ball with FIS do you work for them? The reason I am asking is I applied to them in October but I work for less than minimum wage at the min I work for 7.79 an hour. Will that mean I am not eligible?

No don't work with them.

They will process your claim and then send on your details to NERA, they will do an inspection on your employer.

Hi yabadabado,
Do u know what's been processed now? It's the only thing that keeps me going knowing that my date is getting closer! Boiler broke yesterday! Here's hoping it's getting closer!
Thanks!

tfitzgerald · 09-03-2012 10:23am

Hi I am receiving Fis and it is due for renewal in may do I have to wait until may to apply to have it renewed or can I apply now . I count on this to help me pay bills . Thanks

yabadabado · 09-03-2012 6:21pm

tfitzgerald wrote: »

Hi I am receiving Fis and it is due for renewal in may do I have to wait until may to apply to have it renewed or can I apply now . I count on this to help me pay bills . Thanks

They will send you out a renewal form about 4-6 weeks before the end date.
The claims are processed in end date order so having the claim in weeks/months in advance wont mean you will get it any quicker.

yabadabado · 09-03-2012 6:24pm

Liz23 wrote: »

Hi yabadabado,
Do u know what's been processed now? It's the only thing that keeps me going knowing that my date is getting closer! Boiler broke yesterday! Here's hoping it's getting closer!
Thanks!

I think its the second week of November but not certain.I will find out for you next week .

Liz23 · 09-03-2012 6:37pm

You are a star! Thanks

tfitzgerald · 09-03-2012 10:14pm

yabadabado wrote: »

They will send you out a renewal form about 4-6 weeks before the end date.
The claims are processed in end date order so having the claim in weeks/months in advance wont mean you will get it any quicker.

Thank you
very much for the answer . I appreciate your help

wmpdd3 · 09-03-2012 10:14pm

yabadabado wrote: »

I think its the second week of November but not certain.I will find out for you next week .

Oh, im 10th of nov, no sign of anything yet....

yabadabado · 15-03-2012 3:11pm

They are processing claims with a start date of 10/11/11.

wmpdd3 · 20-03-2012 10:35pm

OK. im the 10th of nov... no sign yet.

Liz23 · 21-03-2012 11:05am

I'm the 11th nov. just rang them. Was told another 3 to 4 weeks!!

theflash · 22-03-2012 2:15pm

wmpdd3 wrote: »

OK. im the 10th of nov... no sign yet.

i'm the 10th nov too. got first payment 16th mar and second today. maybe you should ring them.

wmpdd3 · 22-03-2012 11:52pm

o thanks for posting, ill ring tomorrow|!

did you get notice of payment or did the money just appear in your account?

theflash · 23-03-2012 2:20pm

wmpdd3 wrote: »

o thanks for posting, ill ring tomorrow|!

did you get notice of payment or did the money just appear in your account?

No i didnt get notice. but i did get the letter a few days later. still no sign of my back money.

wmpdd3 · 24-03-2012 1:25am

O thats good to know, i callrd today but no answer, ill try again monday.

LegacyUser · 26-03-2012 1:34pm

Hi All,

I made a new application for FIS in November. They registered it on 16th November. Still no payment yet, really struggling at moment, anyone know where they are with new applicants at the moment.

Liz23 · 26-03-2012 1:38pm

Did u get through to them, I'd be interested in what they said to you!

yellbell · 26-03-2012 2:56pm

I rang last Wednesday, me date is the 15th November and was told it would be another 3-4 weeks!!

yummymummy1979 · 26-03-2012 3:02pm

I just called 5 mins ago. Ive been waiting since 16th Nov 2011. The guy said they are on this date now so it will be processed this week

. Hope he is right, we really stuck for money.

yummymummy1979 · 26-03-2012 5:04pm

Hi,

Quick question someone may be able to answer. When we applied for FIS I put on form I was receiving part-time JA, for 2 days per week, I signed off this week I made FIS application, but just wondering because I put it on application form, will I automatically be turned down for FIS or will they check to see I am no longer in receipt of this?:rolleyes:

Thanks

yabadabado · 26-03-2012 8:18pm

yummymummy1979 wrote: »

Hi,

Quick question someone may be able to answer. When we applied for FIS I put on form I was receiving part-time JA, for 2 days per week, I signed off this week I made FIS application, but just wondering because I put it on application form, will I automatically be turned down for FIS or will they check to see I am no longer in receipt of this?:rolleyes:

Thanks

They will check it out for you,it wont mean you will automatically refused.
You didnt need to sign off either,you could have stay on the casual JA and FIS would have decided if you were better off getting JA or FIS.

nasher 1982 · 27-03-2012 9:35am

Working on the 17th November today

yummymummy1979 · 27-03-2012 11:44am

Thanks so much for reply Yabadabado. That puts my mind at ease. Hoping to see some money in by next Thursday, well needed now.

wmpdd3 · 27-03-2012 2:37pm

our application was received on the 10th of nov
i got a letter monday, dated the 15th of march refusing fis.

we were refused as the lady said we would be better off if myself and the kids were on my partner's BTEA claim.

i still dont get it.

if you add my wages and his btea per week together its no where near €606....

we have no other income.

i called them yesterday but the babies were crying and i had to hang up so ill try again today.

EDIT: got through to them again today, they were very helpful.

The income they have for me is based on the previous 43 weeks, including when i had a full time job!!

this amount is €100 more than i have been earning since last july.

This average puts us €15 over €606 per week....

So I have to re-apply again, now as we are entitled, its 43 weeks since i had a full time job.

it seems in this case, the advice given to me from the citizens information office was wrong...

does my employer fill out the form when im on maternity leave? Im not back till june.

yabadabado · 27-03-2012 5:40pm

wmpdd3 wrote: »

our application was received on the 10th of nov
i got a letter monday, dated the 15th of march refusing fis.

we were refused as the lady said we would be better off if myself and the kids were on my partner's BTEA claim.

i still dont get it.

if you add my wages and his btea per week together its no where near €606....

we have no other income.

i called them yesterday but the babies were crying and i had to hang up so ill try again today.

EDIT: got through to them again today, they were very helpful.

The income they have for me is based on the previous 43 weeks, including when i had a full time job!!

this amount is €100 more than i have been earning since last july.

This average puts us €15 over €606 per week....

So I have to re-apply again, now as we are entitled, its 43 weeks since i had a full time job.

it seems in this case, the advice given to me from the citizens information office was wrong...

does my employer fill out the form when im on maternity leave? Im not back till june.

Your employer needs to fill out the application with the info from the last 4 weeks before you went on maternity,then there is an average worked out between Mat leave and wages.

I would ring the person who refused you before you summit the new application and ask can you send it direct to them,it usually means it will not take as long to process it.

I have found that citizens information often given bad advice or are just not that familiar with certain schemes.TBH I would ask questions on this site quicker than go to the citizens info offices.

NEW FIS Claims waiting periods

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