Paul McAuliffe
Question:402. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the process used to select individuals for a review of carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32643/23]
View answerTuesday, 4 July 2023
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Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that, as a result, they require that level of care. An increased payment can be made where full-time care is being provided to two people.
My Department periodically reviews CA payments to ensure that there is a continued entitlement and that a customer is in receipt of the correct rate of payment. To accurately assess the means of customers, it is necessary to obtain up to date income and capital information for the customer and their spouse/partner (if applicable).
Where applicable, CA Customers are required to complete and return a Means Assessment Review form and provide relevant information and documentation to support the information supplied on the form. This information will enable a review of the existing CA payment to ensure that the customer is in receipt of the correct rate of payment. Every effort is made to complete these reviews as quickly as possible.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.