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Hi

I was on illness benefit for 2 years up until the start of this year.
I have been looking for work but havent got a job or signed on due to pride.
I am now ill again and cannot look for work, can I requalify for illness benefit if i haven't worked since I signed off it.i have enough stamps in the relevent years as per the requirements?
Thanks
 
In order to requalify, you must have 13 paid contributions as per Illness Benefit operational guidelines.

Requalification after expiry of Illness Benefit
To requalify for Illness Benefit after expiry of 312 or 624 days a customer requires:
  • 13 contributions paid after the end of their IB entitlement
You may be eligible for disability allowance which is a means tested payment.

You are also creating a gap in your insurance record by not signing on which could affect pension entitlements in the future.
 
Hi ,is it possible to go straight onto illness benefit at the end of my job, without signing going on the dole. My Job is finishing soon, and I was wondering how to go about it .Thanks
 
Are you ill and unable to work? If you are certified ill by your GP and have enough PRSI contributions you might be eligible for illness benefit.
 
Thanks for reply, I have a back issue which needs minor surgery, I think I qualify for illness benefit ,I am wondering do I have to sign on the dole first and then apply for illness benefit or can I just go to doctor first.Thanks
 
Illness benefit you mean? So I can go straight onto illness benefit from when my work finishes, is this correct?Thanks
 
mosii said:
Illness benefit you mean? So I can go straight onto illness benefit from when my work finishes, is this correct?Thanks
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You asked if you had to sign on after finishing work and before claiming illness benefit. You don't have to sign for jobseekers, you can apply for illness benefit by getting the medical cert and application form from your GP.
 
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