Old Age Pension Qualified Adult

lopin

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I'm getting pension (full contributions) January 26. My wife has been a homemaker most of her working life and does not have enough contributions.

My question is, can my wife get qualified adult payment (she will be 65) until she reaches 66

Also if she qualifies, will she have to be means tested as I'm continuing to work

Many thanks
 
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You can get the increase for qualified adult immediately when your COAP starts. The rate while she is younger than 66 is lower.
But you will receive the payments provided she passes the means test.
 
Also if she qualifies, will she have to be means tested as I'm continuing to work
will this go against her when the means test is accessed
I presume that you are receiving the contributory old age pension? Emphasis here is mine.

Means test for social insurance payments​

Social insurance payments are based on PRSI contributions and so your payment is not means tested. However if you wish to claim for a dependent their income will be assessed. An adult dependant's income is assessed for social insurance payments as follows: ...
 
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