Really frustrated wrote: » Did you get your money in the end? Think there are still problems for some of us.
splinter65 wrote: » The Christmas bonus is only for long term SW payments.
Lefty Bicek wrote: » Never mind about bonuses, I'm still owed for my final cert... two months after I submitted it.
klaaaz wrote: » As per those rules, previously unemployed people can receive IB but yet they do not receive the Xmas bonus or the fuel allowance. That's unfair to them.
splinter65 wrote: » In order to qualify for IB in 2018 you would have to have been working and paying PRSI for at least 13 weeks in 2016 so not really that long term either.
klaaaz wrote: » If someone worked in 2016, became unemployed for a period of 1 year(as per definition of long term unemployment) and then became ill, they qualify for IB without the extra benefits(fuel, Xmas bonus). If they did not become ill and continued to be unemployed, they would get the extra benefits. The system is designed backwards.
Fagashlil wrote: » Anyone know why IB is one of the few that doesn’t get the Christmas bonus?
BohsCeltic wrote: » They should give it to people on IB after the mess they have created for people who have jobs but are on sick leave and have been treated like dirt. Update, thought payment might have went in overnight but nothing. I'm tired of having to chase them all the time now. Looks like Monday will be spent on the phone trying to get through again !
Lefty Bicek wrote: » What is it like trying to get through these days ?
BohsCeltic wrote: » Still a nightmare. It's worrying if even the CWO can't even get through.
Lefty Bicek wrote: » I won't even bother so. They'll get to me eventually. Presumably. I'm back at work so not too badly off compared to some.
wonski wrote: » I wouldn't bet on it unfortunately. I haven't received any response (apart from generic email) to official complaint sent weeks ago. No money received this week either (yet). Looking forward to my appointment next Thursday to be told I am fit for work and can start working again. They can keep their €€€ for now, but I will follow up on this and they better get their **** together soon. They were quick to reduce my tax credits, though
Lefty Bicek wrote: » Indeed. When I went back to work my tax was >60/week over the norm, for 5 weeks. It took a call to Revenue, but they were fantastic. How the F is anyone supposed to get back on their feet though ?The mri/tests/consultants/op/meds/lost wages had already left me down c.8k. Then you go back to work and still down hundreds before it gets sorted. I can't fathom the contempt with which we are being treated.
wonski wrote: » Well, It's Monday and still no sign of last week payment. Strangely it's the first time I haven't received anything at all. I guess it was my turn.
BohsCeltic wrote: » Same here. I have the kettle on now so i can sit down and call IB while drinking copius amounts of tea..
wonski wrote: » At least water is free Let us know if you get through. I haven't tried in a while as it used to be a waste of time.
wonski wrote: » Thanks, I will give it a go later and see what their excuse is in my case.
wonski wrote: » I got through after 40 minutes, first time ever. Apparently my last cert has not been received, but she took my word for it and sent the payment. Same with missing week from weeks ago. Result:cool: Those missing certs being sent on time every time, I doubt they went missing at AnPost sorting office tbh.
BohsCeltic wrote: » Glad you got sorted
Whiplashy wrote: » Finally got one of the new certs from my GPs. The receptionist said he’s not bothering with the back of it and to just ignore it. Am I in for more messed up payments because of this? I’m tempted to mark something down myself on it, but I’m not sure which one to mark and I don’t want to get in trouble.
wonski wrote: » Get back to your gp and ask him to tick the box, if the receptionist is not too bothered with it. Talk about blaming the department when the receptionists are too busy to tick one box on the form. Mind boggling really.
