Illness benefit

Moonbeam84

Hi I applied for illness benefit on 2nd of July I was on jobseekers and working part time 9 hours a week the jobseekers claim has been closed since last week as I checked online but I have not heard anything about illness benefit decision I have handed in 2 certs since then
How long does it usually take and will it be back dated

Thank you

wifey28

you dont get paid for the first 6 days of illness, ad genreally youll have a decision within about 2 weeks and paid the 2/3 week after handing in the form

Moonbeam84

wifey28 wrote: »

you dont get paid for the first 6 days of illness, ad genreally youll have a decision within about 2 weeks and paid the 2/3 week after handing in the form

It did say if on jobseekers the 6 days are paid but I’ve heard nothing and jobseekers claim is cancelled so I’ve not been paid anything hopefully I’ll have word this week I’ve 2 certs handed in now

Moonbeam84

I got illness benefit €88.90 a week does anyone know when I can apply for Disability

Gatling

Moonbeam84 wrote: »

I got illness benefit €88.90 a week does anyone know when I can apply for Disability

Talk to your gp and see if they believe you have an illness or injury that's going to last longer than 12 months ,
It's not a simple case of just just applying and getting it

jacob2

Moonbeam84 wrote: »

I got illness benefit €88.90 a week does anyone know when I can apply for Disability

u can only apply for disability wen your stamps is finished on your illness benefit
if u wer only getting 88.90 u could have been topped up to bring it to 195 from your local welfare officer

Moonbeam84

Gatling wrote: »

Talk to your gp and see if they believe you have an illness or injury that's going to last longer than 12 months ,
It's not a simple case of just just applying and getting it

It’s life long unfortunately but I don’t know if I have to wait a certain amount of time or not to apply for it

Moonbeam84

jacob2 wrote: »

u can only apply for disability wen your stamps is finished on your illness benefit
if u wer only getting 88.90 u could have been topped up to bring it to 195 from your local welfare officer

I just found out about that thank you

splinter65

jacob2 wrote: »

u can only apply for disability wen your stamps is finished on your illness benefit
if u wer only getting 88.90 u could have been topped up to bring it to 195 from your local welfare officer

Not true.
Anyone can apply for DA at any time.
The 88.90 can only be topped up if there’s no other income coming in.

jacob2

splinter65 wrote: »

Not true.
Anyone can apply for DA at any time.
The 88.90 can only be topped up if there’s no other income coming in.

the person is not stating if they live on there own or in a house with more than one income coming in

Gatling

jacob2 wrote: »

the person is not stating if they live on there own or in a house with more than one income coming in

They asked a simple question not for an exact breakdown of their financial situation

Moonbeam84

splinter65 wrote: »

Not true.
Anyone can apply for DA at any time.
The 88.90 can only be topped up if there’s no other income coming in.

I’m single , it said on letter as it’s under 95.00 I can apply for supplementary Welfare Allowance

Thanks for confirming I can apply at anytime , I’m waiting to see specialists so I have it all on file