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No free eye test - 2019 tax not included?

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  • 02-08-2020 11:39am
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    thenetherrealm
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭


    I went to my optician to book an eye test, and they checked to see if I could claim a free test. When they checked, they said I wasn't entitled to one. But when I got the letter stating why from the government, they only counted my 2017/2018 tax, and nothing for 2019 at all. Has anyone else had this problem recently? Who do you appeal to?

    EDIT: Thanks to Wench I see 2019 isn't included yet. Problem solved. Thanks Wench.


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    #2
    wench
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭wench


    It is based on your PRSI, not your tax.
    Were you working in 2019?


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    thenetherrealm
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭thenetherrealm


    wench wrote: »
    It is based on your PRSI, not your tax.
    Were you working in 2019?
    Sorry, yes, PRSI. I have worked full time since 2017 in the same job.


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    Blush_01
    Registered Users Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭Blush_01


    Have you had an eye test in the past 24 months?


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    rubberdungeon
    Registered Users Posts: 606 ✭✭✭rubberdungeon


    thenetherrealm wrote: »
    I went to my optician to book an eye test, and they checked to see if I could claim a free test. When they checked, they said I wasn't entitled to one. But when I got the letter stating why from the government, they only counted my 2017/2018 tax, and nothing for 2019 at all. Has anyone else had this problem recently? Who do you appeal to?

    This should help you understand it a bit better and where you fit into the criteria as age plays a factor too

    https://www.gov.ie/en/service/1fb655-treatment-benefit-scheme/


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    wench
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭wench


    You can see the full criteria here. If you're over 25, you need to have 260 contributions paid, as well as the 39 in 2017/18.
    2019 isn't relevant yet

    https://www.gov.ie/en/service/1fb655-treatment-benefit-scheme/


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    thenetherrealm
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭thenetherrealm


    I understand all that. My issue is, in the letter I received it stated I had 0 PRSI in 2019, which is wrong. I worked the entire year and paid PRSI every payslip. Just wondering who do I contact?


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    wench
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭wench


    They may have just not included it yet as it isn't relevant to the query.
    You can check your record on https://services.mywelfare.ie/en/topics/statements-and-refunds/


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