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Illness benefit

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  • 07-04-2023 5:41am
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    larrykinney
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭


    Hi, I am currently certified as unfit to work by my Dr, however, my illness benefit has expired and I am just getting credits. Am I eligible for jobseekers allowance? I was given an application form for Supplementary Welfare Allowance, is this the same as JSA? Thanks in advance.



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    wonski
    Registered Users Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    If you are unfit for work you cannot claim jobseeker allowance.

    Fill in the form you were given to apply for SWA.



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    TooTired123
    Registered Users Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭TooTired123


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058291436/illness-benefit

    You’re not fit for work so you can’t get Jobseekers.

    Complete the SWA but you will have to apply for either or both of Disability Allowance and Invalidity Pension immediately if you want to get SWA for any length of time.



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    larrykinney
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭larrykinney


    How long can I claim SWA for?



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    TooTired123
    Registered Users Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭TooTired123


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120451517#Comment_120451517

    That depends on how quickly you apply for DA/IP, how long it takes to process your application, wether you are successful in your application etc

    If your application is unsuccessful then you might continue to get SWA if you decide to Appeal.

    Ultimately it’s up to the CWO.

    As I already explained, you can only get SWA if you’ve applied for another scheme. SWA is also meanstested.



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