IQA Contributory Pension

Ellandjay

Hi,

I´m currently living in Spain for the last year having lived most of my life in Ireland. I have received my letter to say I´m entitled to my OAP and what the rate will be. However the IQA is zero even though my wife lives with me and has no income of her own. The form for QA was sent in at the same time as my original application. Does anyone have any idea why I haven´t been given the increase for her? TIA

hawthorne

They might have lost your application form for IQA. Contact them and ask what the story is.

Good luck!

doc22

https://boards.ie/discussion/2058199100/iqa-contributory-pension

From https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/claiming_a_social_welfare_payment/claiming_an_increase_in_your_social_welfare_payment_for_an_adult_dependant.html#

An IQA is not normally payable on behalf of a spouse or civil partner who is absent from the State or in prison. However Jobseeker's Benefit claimants can claim an IQA for an adult dependent living in another EEA state if the dependent adult meets the criteria.

hawthorne

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640325#Comment_117640325

The Contributory Pension Scheme also pays for qualified adults living outside the State:

gov.ie - Operational Guidelines: Absence from the State (www.gov.ie)

Check out the following paragraph:

Exceptions from Disqualification

There is also a yearly certification process required to get the IQA- see this document:

38306_352f6a012cf045208f140b0745342acf (1).pdf