Paul McAuliffe
Question:407. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) against the removal of their illness benefit payment. [41872/20]
View answerTuesday, 8 December 2020
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The person concerned was considered to be capable of work following an assessment by a Medical Assessor. Following a review of all the evidence available this decision was upheld by a Deciding Officer and payment of Illness Benefit was disallowed.
A letter issued to the person concerned on the 28th October 2020 informing her of the decision and that her Illness Benefit payment would cease from 5th November 2020.
It is open for her to request a review of the decision by a Deciding Officer by contacting the Illness Benefit section and detailing the facts of the case and including any additional evidence that may be relevant to her case.
It is also open for her to appeal the decision by contacting the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
A request for an internal review or an appeal of the decision has not yet been received by the department.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.