Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 March 2013
103. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will list the detailed benefits that accrue from the payments of pay related social insurance in view of the fact that persons paying these may pay a significant sum for attendance at accident and emergency, pay inpatient hospital charges and no longer have optical or dental benefit under the schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13228/13]
View answerThe following table sets out the benefits accruing to the various categories of persons paying PRSI according to the Class of PRSI contribution paid:
PRSI CLASSES
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BENEFITS/PENSIONS |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
H |
J |
P |
S (self-employed) |
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Jobseeker’s Benefit |
* |
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Illness Benefit |
* |
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Health and Safety Benefit |
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Maternity Benefit |
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Adoptive Benefit |
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Invalidity Pension |
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Widow's, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension |
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Guardian’s Payment (Contributory) |
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State Pension (Transition) |
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State Pension (Contributory) |
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Bereavement Grant |
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Treatment Benefit |
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Occupational Injuries Benefit |
* |
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Carer’s Benefit |
* Limited Benefit
Optical, Dental and Audiological Benefit are available under the Department’s Treatment Benefit scheme. Optical and Dental Benefit currently offer free examinations, while Audiological Benefit pays part of the cost of the purchase of hearing aids.
Issues relating to the charges for attendance at accident and emergency departments or for in-patient hospital charges are a matter for the Minister for Health.
