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State Pension and Holidays Abroad

  • 24-04-2014 1:45pm
    #1
    AllGunsBlazing
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    Hi, its my understanding that someone collecting JSA can legally go abroad on holiday for 2 weeks.


    My question is this; is it allowed for someone collecting a State Pension (non contributory) to do the same? And if so, what are the arrangements for them to collect their money? Is it held onto until they come back, or do they have to nominate a collector?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Graces7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    AllGunsBlazing wrote: »
    Hi, its my understanding that someone collecting JSA can legally go abroad on holiday for 2 weeks.


    My question is this; is it allowed for someone collecting a State Pension (non contributory) to do the same? And if so, what are the arrangements for them to collect their money? Is it held onto until they come back, or do they have to nominate a collector?

    Thanks.

    my pension is paid into the bank directly ; easier that way in illness or absence.


  • #3
    Balagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭Balagan


    Also, where a pensioner is on holiday abroad, payment for a period up to 13 weeks is normally allowed on his or her return. However payment will not be allowed for repeated visits of this nature. You should check at the Post Office about this asking how long they keep payments.

    and if you want to appoint an agent to collect it, these are the guidelines...

    14. How do I add an agent to collect my pension?

    Where a person is unable to collect their payment or manage their financial affairs a person may be appointed as their agent. An agent can be appointed on a temporary or on a long-term basis, to collect payments or act on behalf of the customer. The Department may cancel an agency arrangement at any time where it has reason to believe that the arrangement is not working satisfactorily. An application form must be completed and sent into the Department.

    or if you want to change your payment method

    15. How do I change my payment method?

    Change payment method:
    You may receive your payment at a chosen Post Office using Electronic Information Transfer (EIT) or direct to your current or deposit account at a financial institution ( EFT) or an An Post Savings Account. If changing your payment method, please send in your new details in writing to this Department. If changing from EIT to EFT, please return your EIT card.
    http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/State-Pension-Non-Contributory---Frequently-Asked-Question.aspx


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