Social welfare query

kckc2399 · 25-06-2024 10:07pm #1

Hi, Everyone

I was wondering if someone can give me an informed response relating to social welfare. I recently Received a letter in the post about getting means tested again (first time since I signed up a number of years back) and I’ve recently discovered since filling out the form I’m over the saving threshold of 20,000e by a good few grand. I will declare it, of course. But, I’m wondering what will happen when they review it? Will I have to pay it all back? Or will my weekly pay be reduced? Both? Or anything else?

I was saving up to renovate a house I was left by my late father and i thought the limit to savings was 50,000, but now discovered it’s for disability only. I’m honestly quite scared about legal action as i honestly wasn’t aware I was doing anything wrong.

Thanks!.

Luna84 · 25-06-2024 10:25pm

Which social welfare are you on? You never mentioned if job seekers allowance how come you never got a job in a few years?

Also you are in the wrong forum. There is a dedicated social welfare section on this site. You also have to confirm your email address. Boards.ie would have sent a email to the email address you used to sign up to the site.

kckc2399 · 25-06-2024 10:33pm

I do have a job, I’m currently working part time, and claiming for days I don’t work.

Still getting around to the other stuff. Thanks anyways. Just new to this wasn’t aware of a dedicated section.

Ezeoul · 25-06-2024 10:45pm

Your savings will be means tested, and your payments reduced a bit according to those means:

Source: Citizensinformation.ie

My advice is be completely honest and upfront about everything. Provide any proof of income and assets they ask for.

They won't take legal action as long as you are co-operative and work with them to finding a solution if any monies are owed.

You may find you owe a lot less than you think.

Gusser09 · 25-06-2024 10:56pm

They may not even chase you for monies owed. They will probably readjust the weekly payment. Just be honest.

kckc2399 · 25-06-2024 11:08pm

@Ezeoul & @Gusser09

thank you both for the reply each. Really appreciate it and has put my mind at ease somewhat.

kckc2399 · 25-06-2024 11:09pm

@Gusser09

I’m around the low 30 mark for savings, so I’d say i’ll have something to pay back. I’d love to know how the calculations work. Just to give me an idea, but you were a huge help!. Thank you