Corona virus and social protection

Dempo1 wrote: »

Morning, when you applied did you submit a screenshot /communication from GP/HSE confirming you have to self isolate? The e cert is not technically required at point of application, this can be sent later. You mentioned you applied on a Friday, it's possible it wasn't looked at until Monday so payment slightly delayed. I believe, unlike PUP, this payment can be sent on any day Monday to Friday so I'm hopeful you'll recieve something this week and then on Tuesdays moving forward. One concern is you waited a week to apply? I believe your supposed to apply immediately so hopefully that won't be an issue with it being backdated. Good luck

SATSUMA wrote: »

Hello. I am receiving the PUP. I got offered 2 days work as a consultant for a government agency that pays really well. Its just 2 days no other work booked in.

What do i do about receiving PUP? Obviously I need to contact the Intro Office to tell them but does anyone know if my PUP will be stopped for good?

Dempo1 wrote: »

Anyone get a notification on my welfare today, there are 2 separate ones and some might get either one.

Confirm eligibility
Action Required Supports,

I'll deal with 2nd one, supports. In essence they are contacting those on PUP for a prolonged time to offer supports in finding new employment opportunities etc. I was a little confused by this as I'm actually employed but temp lay off and waiting to be called back.

I decided to call the 1890 as I was concerned I needed to take action, register on recruitireland. com etc and be penalised for not doing so, the notification further mentions a case officer will make contact anytime after the 31st May.

So, just to share what I found out. Official very helpful, she's explained there's no need to do anything, I can explain my own situation etc when contacted. It's generic advice and obviously if someone hasost Job completely with little chance of return, they are encouraging people to start looking at options etc.

Hope this helps anyone who might be concerned etc.

Dempo1 wrote: »

Hi there,

It's a genuine notification through the mywelfare portal, also mentioned on main SW website. It just mentions an officer will make contact after 31st May, I also rang the helpline just to seek clarity, they confirmed "Some" people being contacted about other job opportunities etc', I've explained I have a job, just awaiting a call back etc, she advised do nothing until contacted, my main concern was having payment stopped but I don't think that's the agenda (hopefully)

All we know is no cliff edge on the payment and now this, just seems very strange, I'm not too concerned, my employer has said job OK, just a matter of when, not if I return etc. Thanks for response

ATC110 wrote: »

The DSP could be focusing on certain sectors-I’m self-employed so perhaps that will be targeted in the future.

I haven’t heard of any self-employed being contacted

Hey guys

Does anyone know about close contact payment? I'm off work five days due to close contact. I'm entitled to any assistance ? It's basically a week wage which I can't afford to lose

Thanks in advance

I'm aware on another thread there was issues when someone on an existing SW payment and claiming EIB , if I recall, specifically those on Disability Allowance. This issue had to be dealt with a different team but whilst delayed it was eventually paid with deductions to reflect existing payment. It could be your application caught in a similar situation 🤔

The only advice I can offer is to contact the dedicated number for an update.

Re my welfare, I believe when an application has been received and review commences, it dissappears. Very bad system, really status or update of any applications should be available to people.

As mentioned on previous posts there are delays, there was a time it only took a few days but more recently, weeks , there's also an issue where a claimant is already in receipt of another SW payment complicating the process.

You don't actually close this application, it will likely dissappear when they look at the claim. There's a dedicated number so might be worth a quick call to the section dealing with EIB

My understanding from numerous posts on this matter is when people apply for EIB through mywelfare, once they submit it sits awaiting a review, processing, when this occurs, the application dissappears from view on the portal.

My point is and regardless of this and I'm open to correction the initial application states anticipated time of isolation and if it needs to be extended a cert submitted. I don't recall anyone closing an application but again , I'm open to correction, this all mute as I get a sense from the actual OP, the application hasn't even been looked at, hence my advice to call the section that deals with EIB, on that call they can seek clarifications etc.

Just to add , there's updates on the website , EIB now only paid for 7 days in line with recommended isolation rules, I presume this will be updated again after next round of recommendations. Also it can not be extended, instead if a person still unwell , it appears they have to apply for normal illness benefit, assuming they qualify and also require a cert from GP.

Complicated by the fact your already in receipt of a Jobseekers payment and this delays processing which apparently involves manual intervention.

If you've confirmation of a request to self isolate also a cert from your GP (rules have been updated) and if approved you'll only get a maximum of 7 days and when finally processed, perhaps weeks the max you'll get is €350 minus whatever your average part time jobseekers payment is.

Best check this out as so much has changed re eligibility and length of time it's paid for

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/covid19_enhanced_illness_benefit.html#lac761

Got approved for the illness benefit (2 weeks ago and not payed it yet) but now my Xs & Os claim is suspended

Emailed back and forth but different departments. No idea what to do