desperatedan
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Hi there.
My wife has been on IB since Nov 2009.
She has received a letter from DSP informing her that her that the Benefit expires Nov 2011. She/we were not aware that this Benefit had an expiry date, as long as she was medically certified, but the rules changed in Jan 2009, so we were wrong.
In the meantime, last March she applied for the Invalidity Pension, and her application has not moved forward at all since that date.
She rang the IB section, in Longford, to enquire regarding her IP claim, and was told that it would not be dealt with any time soon, as there was a huge back-log.
Is this delay normal, like it's now 5 months since they sent an SMS confirming her Application was being processed?
She is unable to return to work, as her condition will not allow it.
She worked and paid PRSI for almost 40 years, and has a full record, up until her illness meant she could no longer work.
In the explanatory leaflet which came with the letter, the options for her are spelled out, to apply for Invalidity Pension, which she did 5 months ago, or claim a Disability Allowance, which is means tested.
Can she continue to send in Medical Certs after the expiry date, to keep her SW record straight?
I know the DA is means tested, and our only income will be my Occupational Pension, which is approx €490p/wk. (I had to retire early due to illness myself, but do not qualify for any SW benefits, due to the nature of my employment, and PRSI Class.)
I am confused as to how this would work out from a Means Test point of view, perhaps someone could explain simply how this works? We have no property or farm, except the Family Home, no substantial savings, and sole income would be my OP.
My wife's doctor will not certify her as able to work, so JB does not arise here.
We are both in our mid-50's, I have had Cancer, now recovering, and OH suffers form Type 1 Diabetic Condition, with Hypoglycaemia, and other conditions.
I would appreciate any advice.
TIA
My wife has been on IB since Nov 2009.
She has received a letter from DSP informing her that her that the Benefit expires Nov 2011. She/we were not aware that this Benefit had an expiry date, as long as she was medically certified, but the rules changed in Jan 2009, so we were wrong.
In the meantime, last March she applied for the Invalidity Pension, and her application has not moved forward at all since that date.
She rang the IB section, in Longford, to enquire regarding her IP claim, and was told that it would not be dealt with any time soon, as there was a huge back-log.
Is this delay normal, like it's now 5 months since they sent an SMS confirming her Application was being processed?
She is unable to return to work, as her condition will not allow it.
She worked and paid PRSI for almost 40 years, and has a full record, up until her illness meant she could no longer work.
In the explanatory leaflet which came with the letter, the options for her are spelled out, to apply for Invalidity Pension, which she did 5 months ago, or claim a Disability Allowance, which is means tested.
Can she continue to send in Medical Certs after the expiry date, to keep her SW record straight?
I know the DA is means tested, and our only income will be my Occupational Pension, which is approx €490p/wk. (I had to retire early due to illness myself, but do not qualify for any SW benefits, due to the nature of my employment, and PRSI Class.)
I am confused as to how this would work out from a Means Test point of view, perhaps someone could explain simply how this works? We have no property or farm, except the Family Home, no substantial savings, and sole income would be my OP.
My wife's doctor will not certify her as able to work, so JB does not arise here.
We are both in our mid-50's, I have had Cancer, now recovering, and OH suffers form Type 1 Diabetic Condition, with Hypoglycaemia, and other conditions.
I would appreciate any advice.
TIA