Household Benefits Package

Calahonda52

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/extra_social_welfare_benefits/household_benefits_package.html#l419a4

Have just reached 70 so on reading the above it appears that I am eligible for the above, regardless of who else is living in the house, given that its only one package per household?

Am i reading this correctly?

Thanks as always

Calahonda52

The answer is yes, got approved 5 minutes after applying vis My GovId and I have lifetime free TV licence

elperello

Yes you are reading correctly.

I did the application a few years ago for a couple, one over 70 the other under.

You get a reduction on ESB bill too.

Fendy

You should also check if you are now eligible for the fuel allowance as the income limits have been increased.

blondie uuuu

Yes, they changed it. I'd say its to do with wanting people to allow others to stay with them and not be punished for it. I receive it. I live alone but I moved in with a sister during covid and wasn't entitled at first but had it restored when they changed it. If you want it paid to a provider you can only use Electric Ireland for electricity and Bord Gais for gas. If you have other providers you have to take cash.