Working Family Payment Scheme

Slimer1

Hi there apologies if im typing in the wrong section im looking to see if anyone can let me know exactly how many hours i am allowed work to qualify for the working family payment scheme im working 32 hours a wk private renting single mom i dont qualify for the rent supplement scheme because thats a maximum of 29 hours a wk so i was refused that!?
any help would be appreciated

Thanks

gipi

All info here

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/families-and-children/working-family-payment/

You must work a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight and pass a means test to qualify.

CH3OH

You probably should have posted in

https://www.boards.ie/categories/state-benefits

You need to be working 38 hours per fortnight

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/families-and-children/working-family-payment/

Slimer1

thanks for the reply but im wondering what the Maximum cut off amount is lile i work 32 hours a wk (64 fortnight) so am i automatically gonna be rejected if i reapply???

Sorry if i sound like a moron.
😬

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123542711#Comment_123542711

There is no maximum hours, only a minimum.

But there is a maximum pay. And of course, more hours means more pay. If you work too many hours, or earn a high hourly rate for a few hours, you will be rejected.

We cannot tell you what you maximum hours is, become we don't know your pay rate or family size.

Go to citizens information if you want help with the calculation.

CH3OH

You should really drop into a Citizens Information office. They will be able to do a benefits check for you and assist with any calculations.

You should qualify if your income is below the limits for your family size.

You get 60% of the difference between your income and the limit for your family size.

AugustRain

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123542711#Comment_123542711

in order to be eligible for WFP you need to be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight.
there’s no maximum hours.
If you tell me how many children you have, how old they are, and how much you are earning per hour then I can tell you how much WFP you will get if you apply.